PARK CITY, KY (September 4, 2025) – The 26th Kentucky Senior Open concluded on Thursday with David Plumb from Bowling Green CC capturing the championship title at Park Mammoth Golf Club! Plumb prevailed in memorable fashion over Lexington’s Grover Justice, PGA, in a playoff after both players finished the championship at six-under-par 134.

The playoff was contested on No. 1, where both players matched each other shot for shot until they reached the green. Justice went first and nearly holed a curling 30-foot putt that tracked all the way before just lipping out, leaving him to tap in for par. With the pressure squarely on his shoulders, Plumb calmly lined up his 25-foot birdie attempt — and holed it. The putt dropped in the center of the cup, sealing Plumb’s first Kentucky Senior Open victory and sending the Bowling Green native into celebration.

With the win, Plumb not only claims the title but also earns an exemption into Final Stage Qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open, giving him a direct path toward competing at the national level.

Louisville’s John Bachman, PGA, finished just two shots back at four-under 136, while Bill Breen, PGA, of Nashville carded 68–69 to finish fourth at three-under 137. The round of the day belonged to amateur PJ McDougal of Bowling Green, who surged 19 spots up the leaderboard with a final-round 66, finishing in solo fifth at one-under 139.

Embry Claims Super-Senior Crown

In the Super-Senior Division (60+), Blane Embry of Alvaton stood tall, capturing the title with consistent rounds of 72–72 for a total of 144 (+4). Embry’s steady play allowed him to pull away from a tightly packed leaderboard.

Three players shared runner-up honors at 147 (+7): Kevin Hoffmann of Prospect, Tommy Webb of Brownsville, and Rickey Crawford of Bowling Green. Bill Douglas of Richmond rounded out the top five at 148 (+8).

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About the Kentucky PGA 

The Kentucky PGA (KPGA) is one of the 41 sections that comprise The PGA of America.  Formed in 1925, the Kentucky PGA has a professional membership of more than 350 men and women professionals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, each of whom is dedicated to promoting the game in Kentucky.

The Kentucky PGA is dedicated to the promotion of the game of golf and providing ongoing education and professional development of Kentucky PGA Professionals.  Kentucky PGA Professionals are responsible for conducting a variety of golf-related functions, which include general management, golf instruction, tournament operations, golf shop merchandising, junior golf programs, golf club repair, and much more.  KPGA is a founding member of Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella organization that manages Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.

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