Story and Photos by: Beverly Wise
Coming Down to the wire and the final putt “The Pro FTB” was won by Matt Ryan
FRISCO, TEXAS – Matt Ryan achieved a final round comeback to win THE PRO FTB inaugural tournament at PGA Frisco. The former All-Pro quarterback known as “Matty Ice” opened with an eagle on the opening hole to reduce the gap against second round leader Mike Leach, an NFL veteran of 16 seasons.
“We don’t get to compete like we used to, but when you get an event like this, everyone was grinding today,” Ryan said. “And it’s great to have some of what made us special in our other careers (on display today). We very much appreciate (THE PRO) having us; thank you for putting this on. I look forward to watching what it becomes and how it grows, and I look forward to hopefully being back at another event soon.”
“We don’t get to compete like we used to, but when you get an event like this, everyone was grinding today,” Ryan said. “And it’s great to have some of what made us special in our other careers (on display today). We very much appreciate (THE PRO) having us; thank you for putting this on. I look forward to watching what it becomes and how it grows, and I look forward to hopefully being back at another event soon.”
Garrett Graham, a former tight end with the Houston Texans, accumulated 36 points on Sunday to advance in the rankings and secure second place. Ryan Succop, who played for 11 seasons in the NFL and achieved a Super Bowl victory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, concluded in fourth position. Brett Kern, who served as a punter for the Tennessee Titans for six seasons, obtained fifth place.
THE PRO is a golf tournament series featuring professional athletes from four major sports leagues. It includes four sport-specific stroke play tournaments and an annual team championship, THE PRO CUP, to determine which league reigns supreme. Players participate in practice rounds, a pro-am, and a three-day tournament that simulates a professional golf event. Held at iconic venues nationwide, THE PRO challenges top athletes in a new way.
THE PRO, a highly competitive golf brand and tournament series that brings together professional athletes from the four major sports leagues, continues later this year. THE PRO HKY and THE PRO BKB will take place at Flossmoor Golf Club, just south of Chicago in Flossmoor, Il., from July 18-20 and THE PRO BSB will be hosted at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa, Fl., from Dec. 12-14.
It’s time to Visit Frisco – and see see what this area of Texas has for you. There marketing statement “The City… That Plays!” Well after our time in Frisco… we feel it has “Something for Everyone!“
Beverly Wise
Beverly Wise has been traveling the world, playing and writing about her golf experiences as “Golf the Wise Way,” and submitting to numerous publications.
Beverly has worked hard to give a different version to just standard photos… and tells a little different story with her photos.
Her husband Greg has played golf for more than 60 years and truly believes that “a picture is worth a thousand words…” so, Beverly and Greg both excel in getting the right photos to enhance their stories.
