Being four shots back at the start of the day, with some big names to pass, the 19-year-old from Chatsworth fired a 68 to get into playoff with the seasoned veteran from Canyon Lake, Robert Funk.

In the playoff Holley drove it green high on the par-4 first hole and knocked his eagle chip to four feet. Funk hit his approach to 15 feet but made an uncharacteristic 3-putt bogey to allow Holley two more putts for the win.

"The greens were pretty tough and there were some nasty pins," commented Holley. "I made a 5 footer on 18 for birdie to get to 5 under, and I didn't think I was in contention for the win."

Adam Capasso and Jeff Coburn both booked rounds of 71-70--141 to finish in a tie for third.

Max Cohen shot 72-70--142 and finished in a five-way tie for fifth. But it was his advice to his good friend Holley just before the playoff that made the difference.

He was a big help in the playoff," said Holley. "He kept me focused and was a key to my win.

First round leader Mark Sumida had a tough second day as he fell to a tie for 17th with rounds of 67-78--156 for the event.