ProBigMoney Top 5 (left to right) - Patrick Viau (5th), Todd Viau (2nd), Frank Bisesi (1st), Brent Werling (4th), Justin Gutche (5th)
Results
53 players showed up on a beautiful weather day to play these 3 9-hole courses that make up Ninja Golf. 19 folks in the pro division, 27 in the Locals and Friendlies, and 7 in the Kiddos division.
In the pro division, Frank Bisesi took home the title while streaming and providing commentary all at the same time, as you can see in the YouTube videos embedded below. He took the tournament by one stroke over Todd Viau. Justin Gutche and Brent Werling both shot an 113 and had to go to a sudden death to decide 3rd place.
The low round was 53, shot by both Justin and Frank.
Eric Morel came out on top in the Locals & Friendlies division, and Lidia Mammolenti won the Kiddos division. We’ll share the full results from all the divisions as we receive it but by all accounts, this was a very well-run tournament and perfect weather for putting.
Opening ceremony + First Round
Final Round & Award Ceremony
Frank’s Test Stream and Guide to Play the Courses
Tournament Info
AMA Scoring Tier & Region: Red | Midwest
Rounds: 2x 27 holes for Pro Big Money. Unconfirmed if Kids and locals and friendlies will both play 54 holes or if there is a cut after 27. In the past, they have had a cut after 27 holes, where only the top half of the field continues on to play 27 more holes to determine the championship.
Time: Check-in begins at 9 AM with tee-off at 10 AM. The tournament wraps up around 12:30–1 PM, making it a fun half-day event perfect for families, friends, and competitors alike.
Format: Individual Stroke Play
Course(s) Played: 3 (The facility has 3 different 9-hole Harris-designed courses) See Walkthrough videos below.
Divisions: Kid, Locals & Friendlies, Pro Big Money
Entry Fee: The Kiddos (11 & Under) – $20 Entry | Locals & Friendlies – $35 Entry | Pro Big Money – $50 Entry
Registration: Via Ninja Golf’s website
Overall Purse: over $1000
Ball: Golf ball only provided by the course. The ball is a Ninja Golf and AMA branded Callaway Supersoft
Exception from Standard AMA Rules: None noted aside from the required ball
Additional Details
5th year of this annual tournament and first year as part of the AMA circuit.
All players receive tournament swag, an official tournament golf ball for practice, and lunch from Dean’s Barbecue. Players will also compete for cash prizes, trophies, Lifetime Buddy Passes, and bonus awards including Best Dressed, Youngest Player, Most Holes-in-One, Furthest Traveled, and more.
Everyone plays 27 holes (each hole once) and then kids/locals & friendlies cut and scores reset back to 0. Then the players cut play 27 holes again, and that score determines your placing for those divisions. Pro Big Money division will be the player scores after all 54 holes.
See the 2026 event page for more details on the typical purse.
Top prizes include:
Kiddos Division
$150 Grand Prize
GOAT Trophy
Lifetime Buddy Pass
Locals & Friendlies
$250 Grand Prize
Trophy
Lifetime Buddy Pass
Pro Big Money
$500 Grand Prize
Trophy
Lifetime Buddy Pass
Additional payouts to Top 5 finishers
Extra prizes Include: Most Hole-In-Ones (Round 1),
Furthest Traveled, Youngest and Eldest player,
Best Dressed and more!
Ninja Golf Members receive 20% OFF entry fees.
Sign up during your next visit to Ninja Golf or email contact@playninjagolf.com with your name, age, and category to enter. Space is limited, so start practicing now.
*Pro Big Money consists of prior year winners (regardless of age),
members of the AMA or similar organizations, and players who choose/
elect to play for the “Big Money”!
Photos of holes on the 3 different 9-hole courses played in the tournament (in no particular order after the first 3 photos)
