Steve Wilson wins U.S. Senior Challenge in playoff

6/9/2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Steve Wilson with U.S. Senior Challenge trophy <br>(U.S. SR Challenge Photo)</br>

egulation wasn't enough but on the second extra hole Steve Wilson was able to outlast 36-hole leader Jack Slayton and win the U.S. Senior Challenge

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 9, 2016) -- Regulation wasn't enough but on the second extra hole Steve Wilson was able to outlast 36-hole leader Jack Slayton and win the U.S. Senior Challenge. Both players finished the final round at Spanish Trail Country Club 3-under, thus sending the tournament to extra holes. Wilson began the final round trailing Slayton by one shot before shooting an even-par 72 and earning his spot in the playoff. The final 54-hole scoring total for Wilson was 70-71-72--213. Slayton began the day at 4-under but dropped a shot with a 1-over 73 and fell back into a tie. During his 54-holes Slayton went 72-68-73--213. Wilson and Slayton were two of just four players to finish under-par with John Hull and Jonathan Valuck the other two. Hull and Valuck tied for third at 1-under while John P. Hornbeck finished 4-over to complete the top-five. In the Super Senior Division Wayne Peddy was the only player under-par on the final day and he finished 6-over to win by one. The U.S. Senior Team Challenge was won by the quartet of Mark Miller, Steve Wilson, Dan Bieber and Casey Boyns. They finished with a two-day score of 641 and 13 shots ahead of the second place team.

Results: U.S. Senior Challenge

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Steve Wilson	Solana Beach, CA	500	70-71-72=213
2	Jack Slayton	Albuquerque, NM	300	72-68-73=213
T3	John Hull	Sheridan, WY	200	70-72-73=215
T3	Jon Valuck	Oklahoma City, OK	200	71-70-74=215
5	John Hornbeck	Saratoga, WY	200	80-67-73=220

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About the U.S. Senior Challenge

The U.S. Senior Challenge is the nation’s only senior, amateur golf event featuring teams from different states competing against each other usually held in June of each year. Four-man teams representing their respective state, one of which can be 50...

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