Paul Simson wins Carolinas Super Senior, 32nd CGA Title
Paul Simson has won 32 Carolinas Golf Association titles
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FORT HILL, SC (April 20, 2017) - Paul Simson of Raleigh, NC added another trophy to his collection by winning the 9th Carolinas Super Senior Championship hosted by Fort Mill Golf Club in Fort Mill, SC.
Simson edged out Russ Perry of Winston-Salem, NC by a single shot after 36 holes of highly competitive golf after the two were paired together for two consecutive days.
“It was a lot of fun the last two days with Russ, we went back and forth from the first starting time in the morning yesterday to the last starting time today,” said the 65-year-old insurance agent who won the Super Senior title for the first time.
Simson battled back from one shot back going into the final round, shooting a three-under-par, 69.
“Russ and I were never separated by more than two strokes the entire tournament, I just edged him out at the very end,” said Simson of has now won 32 Carolinas Golf Association titles.
Garrett Garland of Huntersville, NC won the 70+ division by four shots over Mark Weiner of Kiawah Island, SC for his first CGA Championship.
“I really enjoyed playing with these guys. Everyone is really good out here and its fun to meet new players my age.” said Garland.
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ABOUT THE
Carolinas Super Senior
The championship is 36 holes of stroke play. Players
select which division to
compete if eligible:
Championship Division (Men Age 65+); Approximate
yardage = 6100 yards.
70+ Division (Men age 70+); Approximate yardage
=
5500 yards
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