Highlands Golf Course crowns 2024 Washington Par-3 champion

Brett Manke started low and went lower to win the Washington State Par-3 Championship at Highlands Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash. Manke opened with a 3-under 51 in the first round and then followed it up with a 1-under 53 for a 104 total. He only led by three shots after the first round but widened his advantage in the second round eventually winning the championship by 10 shots. John Francis Connelly was second at 114 while Kris Casselman was third in the tournament at 115.

Highlands Golf Course is ranked among the top par-3 courses in the country with all nine holes playing as par-3’s. The tournament featured a full field of players.

Sam Highsmith finished fourth at 116 while Harry Stenberg rounded out the top five of the tournament at 117.

Makenna Kelpman won the ladies division of the Washington State Par-3 Championship with a two-round total of 122. Avery Marie Renggli was second with a 131 total.