After a thrilling finish at the 2023 Golfweek Senior Division National Championship, the West Coast senior swing continues in Palm Desert, California.
Seniors from ages 55 to 75 and up hit the links in four different age brackets for 54 holes to crown champions. With prime scoring conditions at the Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort, a handful of players shot their age or better.
Three men lead the way in the Senior division (ages 55-64). Stan Humphries, Kirk Maynord and Steven McPherson all carded rounds of 1-under 71. Seven players slide in behind them at even par. 55 players are within seven shots of the leaders.
In the Super Senior division (65-69), Scott Masingill and Jeff Burda share the top of the leaderboard after matching rounds of 2 under. A trio of players trail by three shots while another 11 players are within five of the leaders.
Three players in the Legends division (70-74) found the fountain of youth. Tom Yellin, Kerry Booth and George Walker scored in red numbers with a combined 12 birdies.
In the Super Legend division, five men shot their age or better. Led by Jim DuBois’ 1-over 73, Denny Atkins, John Blank, Bob Lutz and John Seehausen all reached the incredible feat on Thursday.
If you want to play alongside the best senior amateur golfers in the United States, check out the Golfweek senior amateur schedule here.
