North Dakota Golfer Josh Persons Helps Lead West Team to Victory at Prestigious East West Matches
At the prestigious 2024 East West Matches at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrolton, Texas, the West team won 24.5 points to 20.5 points.
North Dakota Mid-Amateur Josh Persons helped lead the West to the win. The event was played Nov. 1-3, 2024...
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