Zigfield Troy Open: Kelly Grassel wins unique par-3 event

June 26, 2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Kelly Grassel <br>(Golfweek Photo)</br>

A year after finishing one shot out of a playoff at the Zigfield Troy Open Kelly Grassel won the title in a playoff

WOODRIDGE, IL (June 26, 2016) -- A year after finishing one shot out of a playoff at the Zigfield Troy Open Kelly Grassel won the title in a playoff. Grassel finished 1-under and tied with Kevin Flack after 36-holes meaning that a playoff was needed. It took two holes but Grassel, a senior at Florida, was finally able to claim the Zigfield Troy Open. Raymond Knoll and Bill White both finished tied for third at even-par and one-stroke out of the playoff. ABOUT THE ZIGFIELD TROY OPEN “Bombers” need not apply. This is one tournament where precision iron accuracy and a sharp chipping and putting game are essential. Welcome to the famous Zigfield Troy Open, one of the premier Par- 3 golf tournaments in America. The Par-3 tournament honors course founder Zigfield Troy and is one of the few Par-3 events anywhere that is run like a PGA Tour event or other professional tournaments. Golfers’ names are announced on the first tee prior to tee off. A huge scoreboard highlights everyone’s name, score for each round, plus totals and the round’s leaders – all done in handsome professional calligraphy.

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Zigfield Troy Open: Kelly Grassel wins unique par-3 event

A 36 hole stroke play event, entries are open to Professional or Amateur golfers with USGA handicap indexes not exceeding 24.4. Handicaps shall be certified by the entrant’s club official or Golf Professional. Open to men and women having attained 16...

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