SEDALIA, Mo. (June 16, 2025) – The Missouri Golf Association’s Senior Series returned to Sedalia Country Club today, where the par-70 layout once again tested the field of Missouri senior golfers.
In the 50-54 Open division, Christian Corpe (Lake Ozark) put together a steady even-par 70, highlighted by four birdies to secure the win. Brad Thielemier (Poplar Bluff) finished one shot back at 1-over 71, while Darin Baldwin (Warrensburg) took third with a 2-over 72.
The 55-59 Open division saw Greg Crawford (Joplin) top the leaderboard with a 6-over 76. Dennis Jefferson (St. Louis) followed closely at 7-over 77, and J.D. Akers (Nixa) rounded out the top three at 10-over 80.
In the 60-64 Open division, Tim Holmes (Springfield) delivered a bogey-free front nine en route to an even-par 70. Steve Groom (Raytown) carded a 1-over 71, while Scott Whittaker (Scottsdale) secured third at 2-over 72.
The 65-69 Open division came down to steady play on the back nine, with Bobby McKay (Joplin) parring every hole after the turn to post a 1-over 71. Joe Bellmer (Columbia) finished second at 3-over 73, and B.J. Curry (Sunrise Beach) took third at 5-over 75.
In the 70+ Open division, Ron Eilers (Columbia) recorded four birdies on his way to a 2-over 72 to claim the win. George Bowler (Warrensburg) finished two shots back at 4-over 74, followed by Don Kuehn (Kansas City) at 5-over 75.
The Net divisions also saw strong performances across the board. In the 50-59 Net division, Tim Borman (Kingdom City) fired a 7-under 63 to take the top spot. Eric Austin (Raymore) placed second at 4-under 66, and Justin Buttram (Centerview) followed at 3-under 67.
In the 60-64 Net division, Bill Moseman (Blue Eye) shot even-par 70 to edge the field. Mike Domenick (Festus) finished second at 1-over 71, while Doug Grooms (Camdenton), Joseph Blandina (St. Charles) and Scott Wingert (Camdenton) all tied for third at 2-over 72.
The 65-69 Net division was led by David Highley (Willard), who carded a 7-under 63. Dave Pingel (Branson West) finished second at 1-under 69, while Terry Farmer (Warrensburg) and Jim Van Horn (Sedalia) shared third at 1-over 71.
In the 70-74 Net division, Randy Blackwell (Washington) took first with a 1-over 71. Garret Anielak (Hermann) followed at 2-over 72, and Marvin Frazier (Festus) placed third at 3-over 73.
Gerald Oney (Walnut Shade) led the way in the 75+ Net division, shooting even-par 70. Jerry Hailey (Ozark) took second at 7-over 77, and Lee Larscheid (Kansas City) finished third at 10-over 80.
Congratulations to all of today’s top finishers. The Missouri Golf Association extends a special thank you to Sedalia Country Club, its staff, and Superintendent Dallas Baldwin for once again providing a great venue for this week’s competition.
The Senior Series continues tomorrow with the next event set for Mules National Golf Club in Warrensburg.
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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