KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 18, 2024) – Don Chancey (St. Joseph) claimed victory in the 35th Annual Missouri Senior Amateur Championship at Blue Hills Country Club after a playoff against two-time champion Wayne Fredrick (Springfield).
Both players finished the two-day event tied at even par, 144, but Chancey secured his first Senior Amateur title by parring the first playoff hole while Fredrick bogeyed.
Chancey entered the final round with a two-stroke lead over Fredrick. After shooting 3-over, 75, Chancey found himself in a neck-and-neck race with Fredrick, who carded a 1-over, 73 for the day.
The momentum shifted on the 17th hole when Chancey bogeyed, giving Fredrick the lead heading into the final hole. However, an impressive approach shot and a clutch 4-foot birdie putt by Chancey on the 18th forced a playoff.
On the par-five 18th playoff hole, Fredrick’s approach went off the green into the rough, leading to a bogey, while Chancey stuck the green and made par to claim the title.
Reigning champion Sean McQueary (Springfield) finished in third place with a total score of 3-over, 147 after shooting a 1-over, 73 in the second round, improving by one stroke from his first-round performance. McQueary’s steady play, which included two birdies today, was enough to earn him a spot in the top three.
In the Super Senior Division, John Bailey (Nashville) held onto his lead from the first round despite the challenging conditions. Bailey shot 3-over, 75, the lowest score in the division for the second day, to finish with a total score of 2-over, 146.
Robert Trittler (Wentzville) took second place with a total score of 8-over, 152 after shooting 6-over, 78 today, while Kevin Handlan (Kansas City) claimed third with a total of 10-over, 154.
None of the top three Super Seniors managed to card a birdie in today’s round, reflecting the tough conditions on the course.
The Net Senior Division saw a shake-up as Steven Cameron (Miller) jumped from third place to first with a net score of 1-over, 73, bringing his total to 4-over, 148. Russ Fees (Dadeville), who led after the first round, finished in second place with a total score of 8-over, 152, while Terry Farmer (Warrensburg) and Tom Stone (Springfield) tied for third at 12-over, 156. Farmer had the most notable improvement, shooting 2-over, 74, eight strokes better than his first-round score, while Stone carded a 10-over, 82 in the final round.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 17, 2024) – The first round of the 35th Annual Missouri Senior Amateur Championship wrapped up today at Blue Hills Country Club with only three players finishing under par on a challenging course setup.
In the Championship Division, Don Chancey (St. Joseph) leads the field after shooting an impressive 3-under, 69. Chancey got off to a hot start with an eagle on the first hole, followed by three birdies and only two bogeys throughout the round, placing him at the top of the leaderboard.
Wayne Fredrick (Springfield) sits in second place at 1-under, 71. Fredrick’s round included four birdies, with three on the front nine and a clean back nine. Tied for third at 1-over, 73 are Tom Leonard (Leawood) and Ed Brown (Blue Springs). Leonard carded three birdies, while Brown notched four in their rounds today.
In the Super Senior Division (65+), John Bailey (Nashville) tops the leaderboard with a 1-under, 71, thanks to an impressive six birdies. He holds a three-stroke lead over Robert Trittler (Wentzville) and Kevin Handlan (Kansas City), both of whom are tied for second at 2-over, 74. Barry Yehling (St. Louis) and Pete Johns (Clinton) are tied for fourth place at 5-over, 77.
The Net Senior Division, where scores are adjusted based on handicap, sees Russ Fees (Dadeville) leading at even par, 72. Tom Stone (Springfield) follows closely in second place at 2-over, 74, while Steven Cameron (Miller) is in third place at 3-over, 75.
Tee times for the second round start tomorrow at 8 a.m., as players aim to climb the leaderboard and solidify their spots in the championship.
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For more information and live scoring, please visit www.mogolf.org or contact the MGA office at 573-636-8994.
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The Missouri Golf Association was started in St. Louis in 1905 to run the Amateur Championship. Four founding clubs would be the ones in existence in St. Louis in those early years – St. Louis Country Club, Algonquin Golf Club, Glen Echo Golf Club and Normandie Golf Club. Four years later, the invite-only Missouri Amateur was held in Kansas City at Evanston Club. 1911 marked the real organization of the MGA with Bonner Miller as Secretary and Executive Director. Ever since then, the MGA has striven to provide tournaments and spaces for Missouri golfers to sharpen their skills and enjoy the game.
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