Craig Miyamoto, Sacramento, CA
NAPA, Calif. – Players in the 9th Fall Classic hosted by Silverado Resort enjoyed picture-perfect fall weather this week. Craig Miyamoto (Sacramento, CA) used two timely back-nine birdies on Nos. 13 and 14 to take a three shot lead, and withstood a late charge from runner-up Greg Sanders (Anthem, AZ) to win the 9th Fall Classic by one stroke. Miyamoto carded round of 71-70-71 for a 4-under total of 212 for the winning score. He was the lone player in the field to post under par rounds each day.
“I was just trying to keep it in play, honestly,” said Miyamoto of his gameplan for the week. “I drove it well, hit some good irons and I was able to avoid three-putts. It was pretty nerve-wracking there at the end, but I’m happy to come away with the win.”
Chris Bailey (Rochester, MI) and Stephen Nichols (Lansing, MI) tied for third place at 1-under par.
Allen Peake, Macon, GA
Allen Peake (Macon, GA) won the Super Senior division by a whopping 12 strokes over runner-up Steve McPherson (Hemet, CA). Peake posted rounds of 70-73-71 for a 2-under total of 214.
Asked about sleeping on the lead going into the final round, Peake said, “Well, it’s hard to win. I’ve played with a lead a few times and it hasn’t always gone so well, so I told myself to just go with the ebbs and flows. Fortunately, I got off to a good start and created a little distance early. I’m thrilled to play a solid final round where I hit a lot of fairways and a lot of greens.”
Joe Lefavor (Odenton, MD), Bob Beck (Allentown, PA), and Todd Palmaer (Carmel, CA) all tied for third at +11.
Jeffrey Knox, Jupiter, FL
Jeff Knox (Jupiter, FL) overcame some late struggles to take the top spot in the Legend division. Knox put up rounds of 75-71-79 to post the winning number at +9 by just one stroke over Terry Tyson (Perrysburg, OH), and Evan Long (Charlotte, NC).
“I played well for two days,” said Knox. “I don’t know what was going on today with some of those shots down the stretch. But, that’s golf and I just tried to grind it out and thankfully it was enough to win.”
George Dillon, Sun City West, AZ
In the Super Legend division, George Dillon (Sun City West, AZ) claimed the hardware after round of 78-73-76 for a +11 total of 227. Dillon won by three strokes over runners -up Michael Mahoney (La Jolla, CA), and Greg Mokler (Timnath, CO) who finished three strokes back at +14.
“I made a lot of putts this week,” said Dillon. “On Tuesday, I drained about a 45-footer for birdie on the first hole, then went on to make several more putts over 15-20 feet or more, so that was certainly a surprise. My speed was really good this week. I’m fortunate to come away with the win and it’s always great coming out here to Silverado.”
Special thanks to the entire staff and membership at Silverado Resort for hosting the event, and to Callaway Golf for their sponsorship of the Society of Seniors.
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