JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Aug. 11, 2025) – The Missouri Golf Association’s Senior Series brought 88 golfers to Jefferson City Country Club on Monday for a 12 p.m. shotgun start.
In the 50-54 Open division, Darin Baldwin (Warrensburg) earned the top spot with a steady 1-over 73. Brad Thielemier (Poplar Bluff) finished one stroke back at 2-over 74, followed by William Stuart (Columbia) and Christian Corpe (Lake Ozark), who tied for third at 4-over 76.
Darin Pryor (Springfield) claimed the 55-59 Open division title with a 12-over 84. Neil Atkinson (Eldon) placed second at 14-over 86, and Paul Patrikus (Springfield) rounded out the top three.
In the 60-64 Open division, David Pfeil (Eureka) and Bobby Godwin (Poplar Bluff) shared first with matching 2-over 74s. Roger Atkisson (Springfield) and Mike Clark (Owensville) tied for third at 4-over 76.
The 65-69 Open division saw the day’s only under-par score in the open division, as BJ Curry (Sunrise Beach) carded a 1-under 71 with three birdies to take the win. Tim Rinker (West Plains) finished second at 2-over 74, and Dennis Osborne (Ballwin) came in third at 6-over 78.
In the 70+ Open division, Ron Eilers (Columbia) posted a 3-over 75 to lead the field. Tony Brown (St. Louis) followed in second at 9-over 81.
On the Net side, Robert Besanceney (Lee’s Summit) won the 50-59 Net division with a 1-under 71. Tim Borman (Kingdom City) and Scott Kemna (Jefferson City) tied for second.
The 60-64 Net division ended with co-leaders Matt Hall (Florissant) and Mike Domenick (Festus), who each shot 3-under 69. Tom Chastain (Lee’s Summit) placed third at even-par 72. The division also celebrated a highlight moment when Joseph Blandina recorded a hole-in-one on hole No. 8.
In the 65-69 Net division, Harold Dishman (Strafford) claimed first at 1-over 73. George Barkho (Fulton) and Tony Farris (Fulton) tied for second at 2-over 74.
Garret Abuekaj (Hermann) led the 70-74 Net division with a 2-over 74, followed by Randy Blackwell (Washington) at 4-over 76 and Terry Souchek (Columbia) at 5-over 77.
In the 75+ Net division, Gene Kemna (Jefferson City) took top honors with a 5-over 77. Craig Larson (Manchester), Lee Larscheid (Kansas City) and King Edmonston (St. Louis) shared second at 6-over 78.
The Missouri Golf Association thanks the staff at Jefferson City Country Club for hosting and providing excellent playing conditions.
The Senior Series continues today (Aug. 12) at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton. For full results and upcoming tournament information, visit www.mogolf.org or contact the MGA office at (573) 636-8994.
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Founded in 1905 in St. Louis, the MGA was established to conduct the Missouri Amateur Championship, originally hosted by four founding clubs—St. Louis Country Club, Algonquin Golf Club, Glen Echo Country Club, and Normandie Golf Club. In 1909, the invite-only championship expanded to Kansas City’s Evanston Club, and by 1911, the MGA became formally organized under Bonner Miller, its first Secretary and Executive Director. Since then, the MGA has grown to provide a variety of competitive tournaments, junior programs, and resources that support golfers of all ages and skill levels, continuing its mission to grow and enhance the game across Missouri.
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