2011

First Round: Crystal Lake Golf Club (Lakeville, MN) Par 72

Final Round: Legends Golf Club (Prior Lake, MN) Par 72

Kurt Bursey,

2011 RO Champ

The First Round of the 28th annual “Riggs Open” took place Saturday at scenic “Crystal Lake GC” in Lakeville, MN. Kurt Bursey and Sean Sinsabaugh finished the day tied for the lead. Bursey came out hot and shot 42-45 for an 87 (-3). Sinsabaugh overcame a tough start and shot 41-39 for an 80 (-3). Mike Flom shot 95 (+3), Kevin Kramm 81 (+4), and Bob Cheesman 95 (+5) to round out the Top 5.

The Final Round was held at the beautiful “Legends GC” in Prior Lake, MN. The course features a very pretty layout, and a nice mix of risk/reward on the holes. Everyone was gunning for the leaders, but they did not falter. The outcome came down to the gorgeous, par-4 18th hole. Bursey had a 3-shot lead coming to the hole. So, when Sinsabaugh birdied the hole, Bursey needed a 2-putt bogey to win. He nestled his first putt close and tapped in to win his second Riggs Open title (1990). Bursey finished at -6, Sinsabaugh was -5. Mike Flom & Bob Cheesman (-1) tied for 3rd, and Scott Riggs (E) was 5th. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers - Bob Riggs, Kristina, Kali, & Piper Borsch; & Karen Riggs - you make the tourney a great event!

Congrats to Bursey!