Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Body by Waffle House but Korn Ferry Tour victory by Neal Shipley at Lecom Classic

With a self-described body by Waffle House and a slew of other memorable lines, Neal Shipley became a fan favorite on the third season of Netflix’s “Full Swing.” As he put it, he’s “just an average Joe who happens to play golf a little better than the average guy.”

He played better than everyone at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Lecom Classic on Saturday in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, shooting a final-round 64 at Lakewood National Golf Club and sinking a 38-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole to beat Seungtaek Lee and earn his first professional victory.

Neal Shipley poses with the trophy after winning the 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
Neal Shipley poses with the trophy after winning the 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.