Josh Persons, 40, from Fargo, N.D., shot 9-under par, following his three consecutive rounds of 69-69-69 to register a three-shot win at the North Dakota Stroke Play at Riverwood Golf Course in Bismarck, N.D.

Persons, a former pro, entered the final round at 6-under par, trailing by one stroke behind Jacob Skarperud, a fellow member of Fargo Country Club.

Persons played an aggressive game from the start, quickly gaining the upper hand over Skarperud, who focused on a defensive strategy and aiming for pars.

By the 15th hole, the outcome was all but decided. Persons led by two strokes while Skarperud struggled, recording three bogeys in his final six holes. Ultimately, Persons secured the title with a final round score of 69, outpacing Skarperud’s 74 and winning by three strokes.