Macumber, Stolarik, and Jones Qualify for USGA Senior events
Dozens of men and women from across the country gathered today at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk to compete for coveted spots in the prestigious USGA U.S. Senior Amateur and U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championships.
In the men’s division, Kirk Macumber (right) of Winterset claimed medalist honors after a dramatic three-hole playoff against Dave Gaer of Des Moines. Gaer forced the playoff with a clutch birdie on the par-five 18th to tie Macumber at 69 (-3), but Macumber sealed the victory with a birdie of his own on the third extra hole.
In the women’s division, Deanne Stolarik of Zion, Illinois earned medalist honors with a round of 74 (+2). After a challenging front nine, Stolarik rallied with three birdies on the back nine to secure the top spot.
Joining Stolarik at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be Tina Jones of Wildwood, Missouri, who claimed the second qualifying spot with a solid 78 (+6). Her round featured 12 pars and one birdie, edging out first alternate Kelly Nelson of Waterloo by a single stroke.
The U.S. Senior Amateur Championship will take place August 23–28 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship is scheduled for September 13–18 at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia.
Joining Stolarik at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be Tina Jones of Wildwood, Missouri, who claimed the second qualifying spot with a solid 78 (+6).
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