JACKSON, MS (April 9, 2017) - Benjamin Nelson birdied the 17th hole and then held on following a bogey on the last to win the Old Waverly Invitational by a stroke.
Playing at Old Waverly Golf Club, Nelson started his weekend with an even-par 72 before earning the title with a Sunday 1-under 71 to finish as the only player under-par.
During the final round Nelson battled his way to even-par 36 on the front nine with three birdies and three bogeys. On the back nine Nelson started strong with a 10th hole tweeter and then the ultimate winning bird on No. 17.
Both Chip Getz and first round leader Joel Myrick tied for second place at even-par after they both had a chance to force a playoff.
Getz reached 1-under for the tournament after 10-holes but two bogeys on Nos. 12 and 13 followed. A 15th hole birdie got Getz back to even-par, however he was unable to find another birdie the rest of the way.
Myrick was 1-under after 17-holes only to bogey the final hole.
In the Senior First Flight Barry Stafford won the title by a shot while in the Super Senior First flight the victory went to Charlie Pilkinton.
Benjamin Nelson earns Old Waverly Invitational Title
Benjamin Nelson birdied the 17th hole and then held on following a bogey on the last to win the Old Waverly Invitational by a stroke