USA-based golfer Madalisto Munthiya ambitions to gain a 2011 PGA Tour card got off to a promising start after finishing 10th in his first Nationwide Tour event of the year in the Mexico Open over the weekend.
Munthiya bagged $US 15 000 for finishing joint 10th in the half-a-million Dollar 72-hole event held at the El Bosque Golf club in Mexico that ended on Sunday.
Munthiya finished with a four round total of 7-under 281 and completed his outing 5 shots behind winner Jamie Lovemark of the USA.
He carded 4-under 68 on Thursday and Friday and finished even on Saturday before completing on a low note at 1-over on the final day of the Mexican Open.
The Zambian golfer is hoping for better fortunes this year after a poor 2009 season when he failed make to cut for a PGA Tour card.
