John Duty of Hurricane shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Thursday’s West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) Senior Series event at Mingo Bottom Golf Course in Elizabeth with a (+1) 73.
“The wind was tough today, but I still was able to keep the ball in play and capitalize on four birdie putts,” Duty said.
“The day started chilly with a slight breeze, but turned into a better day,” said West Virginia Golf Association Tournament Manager Chance Hindbaugh.
“We always look forward to this event,” said Mingo Bottom General Manager and Director of Golf Billy Dotson. “This former dairy farm, now a golf course owned by three women, has been involved with WVGA events for the past three years. In addition to hosting Senior Series events, we promote a lot of youth golf events here for WVGA and other organizations.”
The West Virginia Senior Series, which is presented by Little General Stores and conducted by the WVGA, is for players age 50 and up. Overall, 65 players enjoyed the WVGA the day’s Senior Series event. Categories are: Senior, 50-59; Silver, 60-69; Gold, 70-79; and 80+.
In addition to John Duty winning the Silver Gross category, other winners today were:
- Senior Gross: Bob Clarke of Wheeling;
- Senior Net: Mike Joy of Parkersburg;
- Silver Net: Charlie Hare of Scott Depot;
- Gold Gross: Ron Witt of Masontown;
- Gold Net: Harold Thomas of Dunbar;
- 80+ Gross: Gary Roush of Mason; and
- 80+ Net: James MacKnight of West Columbia.
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The Senior Series is back in action Wednesday, May 4, at the Marietta Country Club.
For more information please visit wvga.org.
