BOWLING GREEN, KY (September 22–23, 2025) – A familiar fall tradition is about to return, as Indian Hills Country Club prepares to welcome the state’s finest senior golfers for the 39th Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Men’s Senior Amateur Championship.

For two days, the rolling fairways and demanding greens of Indian Hills Country Club will serve as the proving ground where veterans and fresh contenders alike battle for one of Kentucky golf’s most respected titles. The championship has long been a stage where legends are made, and this year’s field promises the same mix of experience and ambition that has defined the event for nearly four decades.

What makes 2025 especially noteworthy is the evolution of the Senior Division. For the first time, the format stretches to 54 holes, testing endurance and consistency with 36 holes packed into Monday’s opening day, followed by a decisive 18 on Tuesday. Adding to the prestige, the Senior Division will now be recognized in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), placing Kentucky’s top senior talent on the international stage.

As the opening tee shots draw near, the question lingers: will a past champion rise again, or will a new name claim a place in the record books?  One thing is certain: this year’s championship will deliver another memorable chapter in the history of Kentucky golf.

Featured Pairings – Day 1

8:10 AM, Hole 1: Buddy Bryant, Mark Knecht, Mike Brumfield

7:40 AM, Hole 10: Bryan Baysinger, Tony Wise, Gary Backlund

8:10 AM, Hole 10: Scott Ray, PJ McDougal, Davis Boland

Past Champions in the Field

Mike Brumfield – 2024

Gary Backlund – 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023

Tony Wise – 2021

Mark Knecht – 2020

Scott Ray – 2017, 2019

Full championship coverage will be available at kygolf.org and across our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow for behind-the-scenes footage, leaderboard updates, and on-site highlights throughout the week.

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The Kentucky Golf Association extends its gratitude to Clark’s Pump-N-Shop for its title sponsorship and continued support of golf in the Commonwealth, and to Indian Hills Country Club and its staff for their efforts in hosting this year’s championship.
 

About the KGA:

The Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) is the official governing body for amateur golf in the Commonwealth, as recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA). Established in 1911, the KGA is a full-service organization representing more than 120 member golf courses across Kentucky.

Led by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of course representatives from throughout the state, the KGA plays a vital role in promoting, supporting, and growing the game of golf in Kentucky. It is also a founding member of Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella organization for Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.
As an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, the KGA is responsible for a wide range of services, including managing the World Handicap System, conducting course ratings, providing expertise on the Rules of Golf, running competitive tournaments and USGA qualifiers, and enhancing the visibility and branding of golf throughout the Commonwealth.