Shawn Jasper, the 2017 Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association champion
(MAGA photo)

Jasper lost out in a playoff for the title in 2003 at Persimmon Woods to Scott Edwards. “This is one that eluded me in 2003, I kind of fell into it back then as a high schooler. Obviously this is one you want to put on your resume. To be a Match Play Champion, the two Opens its awesome and I feel privileged to be on this trophy with the likes of Jim Holtgrieve and Skip Berkemeyer” said Jasper after completing the “MAGA Grand Slam”!

Jasper commented on his final round today, going into it with a two shot lead, “I knew the golf course was going to play difficult as it was getting harder everyday. It was nice to walk up the 18th fairway knowing that I could 3 putt and get the win.” Jasper would complete the championship with rounds of 70-71-74 for a 1-over par 215 total.

Ryan Eckelkamp started the day 6 shots back of Jasper. Firing the only subpar round of Saturday with a 1-under 70 boosted him into a solo runner-up finish at Norwood Hills Country Club. The East Side Amateur champion earlier in the season, Eckelkamp improved each day with rounds of 74-73-70 for a 217 total.

Chad Neizing and Parker Goldman finished tied for third at five-over 218. Berkmeyer was among those finishing in a tie for fifth at six over par.

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