HOLLISTER, Mo. (Aug. 19, 2025) – The Missouri Golf Association’s Senior Series hosted a two-day stop this week at Big Cedar Lodge, with golfers competing Monday at Ozarks National and Tuesday at Buffalo Ridge.
In the 50-54 Open Division, Todd Rose (West Plains) secured the win with rounds of 71–76 for a 5-over 147. Rose’s opening round at Ozarks National featured five birdies, all coming on the back nine. Tony Nolfo (Festus) finished runner-up at 7-over 149, followed by Darin Baldwin (Warrensburg) at 16-over 158.
The 55-59 Open Division was captured by Troy Bell (Poplar Bluff), who posted rounds of 89–81 for a 170 total.
In the 60-64 Open Division, David Pfeil (Eureka) led the field at even-par 142 with rounds of 70–72. Pfeil posted three birdies during his front nine at Ozarks National and added four more at Buffalo Ridge. Dan Luebbert finished second at 5-over 147, and Bobby Godwin (Poplar Bluff) placed third at 10-over 152.
BJ Curry (Sunrise Beach) topped the 65-69 Open Division with a 7-over 149 (71–78), including five birdies during his opening round. Mike O’Neil (St. Louis) was second at 154, and Gordon Smith (St. Charles) took third at 155.
The 70+ Open Division saw Tony Brown (St. Louis) and Ron Eilers (Columbia) finish tied for first at 14-over 155. Will Bealke (Des Peres) followed in third.
On the Net side, Mark McCarter (Jefferson City) earned the 50-59 title at 9-over 151 (72–79). He was followed by Justin Buttram (Centerview) at 152 and Eric Austin (Raymore) at 154.
The 60-64 Net Division was won by Mike Domenick (Festus), who shot 68–73 for a 1-under 141. Bill Moseman (Blue Eye) and Scott Wingert (Camdenton) tied for second at 5-over 147.
In the 65-69 Net Division, Sam Puckett (Holts Summit) took top honors at even-par 141 (72–69). Dave Verhulst (Ballwin) finished second at 148, while Chuck Sutherland (Columbia) placed third at 149.
The 70-74 Net Division ended with a tie at the top between Hugh McKay (Jefferson City) and Mark Benedetto (Columbia), both finishing at 5-over 146. Steven Long (Ashland) placed third at 152.
Ben Ellis (Sunrise Beach) led the 75+ Net Division with a 154 (76–78). Craig Larson (Manchester) finished second at 156, and Lee Larscheid (Kansas City) came in third at 159.
The Missouri Golf Association thanks Big Cedar Lodge, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge for hosting and providing excellent venues for our senior golfers.
For full results and upcoming events, visit www.mogolf.org/ or contact the MGA office at (573) 636-8994.
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