It was a tumultuous final round to the Kentucky Senior Open on July 6 at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club.  The nearly 80 players in the field battled a challenging golf course, hot and humid conditions and an almost two-hour rain delay to complete competition.  Both divisions (Ages 60 and Over and Open Championship) were close in score to add to the drama of the day and made for a great day, despite the hurdles presented to the players.  It was also a special day for Robert Stobart of Burlington, who recorded a hole-in-one on the twelfth hole. The 60 and Over Division finished first.  Michael Smith of Louisville posted a final round 73 to follow up his opening round of 79 to take home the two-shot victory.  Jim Orr took the knowledge of his home course to finish second in a scorecard playoff with a two-day total of 75-79. Mel McIntyre, Head PGA Professional at Kentucky Dam Village State Park finished third with matching rounds of 75-79.

The Championship was a fight to the finish with four players chasing the lead.  Pat Stephens, PGA Head Men's Golf Coach at Eastern Kentucky University, emerged as the Champion with a two-putt from six feet for par on 18 to finish at even-par for the tournament.  He was followed by Steve Humphrey of Lexington, Ted Schulz of Louisville and Gary Backlund of Mt. Sterling - who all finished at one-over-par for the Championship after two rounds. Humphrey took home Low Amateur honors followed by Backlund.  Schulz took home the prize for second among Professionals followed by Randy Jewell of Richmond. Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated! We would also like to thank Persimmon Ridge Golf Club for their hospitality!