Ken Weixel captures CDGA Super Senior Title with playoff birdie at Worthington Hills
27 May 2025
by Kyle Rector of AmateurGolf.com
see also: Kenny Weixel Rankings
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Columbus, OH (May 21, 2025) — For longtime AmateurGolf.com member and supporter Ken Weixel, competitive golf has always been about more than just numbers on a scorecard. It's about resilience, consistency, and finding magic in moments that matter most. At this week’s CDGA Super Senior Stroke Play Championship, Weixel found all three.
The 70-year-old Weixel, representing The Golf Club, claimed the title at Worthington Hills Country Club with rounds of 71-72—143, then sealed the championship in style with a birdie on the first playoff hole to edge out fellow contender Vin Cahill. The win continues a remarkable run for the veteran competitor, who has now captured major senior titles in both Ohio and California.
A Legacy of Consistent Excellence
Weixel’s latest triumph adds to a growing collection of senior and super senior victories. In 2021, he captured the Columbus Senior Amateur, 28 years after winning the regular division of the same event. That victory made him just the fourth player in history to win both titles, cementing his place in Ohio’s amateur golf lore.
Earlier, in 2018, Weixel shared the title at the prestigious California Seniors Golf Association Championship after rallying from seven shots back with a final-round 71 at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club — all after arriving straight from an international flight. That performance epitomized Weixel’s trademark determination and composure.
Columbus Roots, Coast-to-Coast Impact
A native of Eastern Ohio and a graduate of Worthington High School and Capital University, Weixel’s roots in the Columbus golf scene run deep. He was a collegiate All-American and conference champion at Capital, and even back then, he was known for his methodical preparation and consistent ball-striking.
After a successful career in business — culminating as managing partner at Deloitte in San Diego — Weixel has embraced retirement with the same focus he brings to the first tee. He remains active in the amateur game, especially in Ohio, where he maintains ties to New Albany Country Club and recently joined The Golf Club.
His commitment to the game is matched by his support of AmateurGolf.com, where he’s long been a member, contributor, and advocate for the broader amateur community.
The Win at Worthington Hills
At Worthington Hills, Weixel’s ball-striking and short game proved too steady to beat. After two rounds, he found himself tied atop the leaderboard. But on the first playoff hole — the par-4 1st — he delivered a textbook approach and sank the birdie putt that clinched the title.
While others faltered in gusty afternoon conditions, Weixel’s experience carried him through. “I’ve always said that if I stay in the moment, the results will take care of themselves,” Weixel said. “Today, that moment just happened to be in a playoff — and it felt great.”
A Champion On and Off the Course
Weixel’s story is a reminder of what makes the amateur game so special: lifelong passion, personal milestones, and the joy of competition at every age. From his first big win in 1993 to this week’s playoff birdie, Ken Weixel has proven that great golf — and great sportsmanship — never go out of style.