It's the fourth-biggest live cash for Zamani, a two-time bracelet winner and the reigning WPT Player of the Year. Jiang earned $297,760 for his runner-up finish.

That adjusted prize came after Zamani made a deal heads up with Chengce Jiang, who came into the day as massive chip leader. In the end, Ben Zamani wouldn't be denied as he conquered his final 11 opponents on Day 3 of WinStar River Poker Series $2,500 Main Event to take down a first-place prize of $347,134. He came into the day short on chips, but long on poker skills and success. I’m a little disappointed that there was no Marshall.Ben Zamani wins River Poker Series Main Event We waited on every hole by the time we reached the third tee. The beverage carts were plentiful on a hot day and the ladies were very nice. Had one grumpy cart attendant when we made the turn because we asked for ice since the cooler by the course was empty. The tee boxes were in great shape and the rough is deep enough to swallow your ball with an incredible appetite.

The greens were firm and fast, very few shots at the pins held their place. There were a number of bare spots on every hole from either the summer drought or the winter freezes that hadn’t recovered. We got to go early and were sent to Redbud which is said to be in better shape than Scissortail which we had made our reservation. The chipping and putting greens were excellent. The practice facilities were in top notch condition except it was time to move the tees on the range as most of the grass had been dug up from others that morning earlier or they had not moved them from the day before. I probably won’t go to the Casino afterwards if I’m sweaty and greasy with sunscreen. They did eliminate the lockers and showers in the men’s room which was disappointing since I travel from an hour away and enjoyed that after a hot day on the course. It’s a fresh look and still has the same basic layout as before it closed a few years ago. This was my first time back since the Clubhouse reopened. He quickly loaded our clubs and had us headed to check in.

We arrived early and were greeted by my favorite Cart attendant.

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