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Zigfield Troy Open: Ryan Grassel wins unique Par-3 event

Ryan Grassel birdied the first hole of sudden-death to edge his dad Rick, and Paul Dagys as the tournament was shortened to 27-holes

In Illinois, Ryan Grassel won a playoff against his father Rick and Paul Dagys after the three players posted 1-under. Had Kelly Grassel gone one stroke lower, the playoff would have featured three players from the same family, which would have been pretty amazing. 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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