06/05/2026
Fun and games before the competition really heats up at the 2026 Persimmon Classic Member-Guest! ⛳🔥
Thursday was packed with great shots, friendly competition, and plenty of winners before tournament play officially gets underway.
🏌️ Closest to the Pin Winners
Congratulations to Bryan Bowles, Eric Brown, Taylor Riggs, Jude Kawa, Sam Kawa, Bryan Williamson, Cody Duncan, Joe Elliott, and Doug Kent for some impressive tee shots throughout the day!
💰 Practice Round Skins Winners
Chris Duncan, Jason Fithian, Tony Backert, and Danny White found success on the Championship Course, while Chris Duncan, Jason Fithian, and Danny White also claimed Net Skins victories.
🎯 Just6 Alternate Shot Champions
• Aronimink Division: Chris & Cody Duncan
• Shinnecock Hills Division: Dennis Domato & Jim Pacetti
• Royal Birkdale Division: Tyler Riggs & Michael Boeckmann
⛳ Putting Challenge Champions
Matt Westfall & Chase Norcini earned the victory after a scorecard playoff.
👏 Just6 Skins Winners
Dave Giffen & Rick Cain, Tyler Riggs & Michael Boeckmann, Dennis Domato & Jim Pacetti, and Chris & Cody Duncan all found their way into the winner's circle.
💵 Money$hot Winner
A special shoutout to Hunt Boyd, who stuck it to just 1'2" away to win the Money$hot challenge!
The real tournament action is just getting started, and we can't wait to see who rises to the top over the next two days. Stay tuned for more updates from the 2026 Persimmon Classic Member-Guest!