Turk catches fire at Las Vegas Sr City, wins with final-round 63
October 25, 2019 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: John R. Turk, View results for Las Vegas Senior City, Las Vegas Golf Club
John Turk claimed the Las Vegas City Senior title on Friday with a world-class comeback at Las Vegas Golf Club.
Turk began the day with three birdies in his first four holes. He added a fourth at No. 9 to turn in 4-under 32. Two more birdies followed at Nos. 11 and 13, then for Turk’s final stunt, he logged an eagle at the par-5 15th backed up by a birdie on No. 16. Turk closed the day with a 63 that moved him to 6 under for the tournament, and one ahead of runner-up Rich Morrison.
Two men, Jim Licausi and Douglas Pool, tied for third at 4 under. Pool had been the first-round leader with 69.
In the silver division, Frank Ellenburg logged rounds of 71-72 for a 1-under total that left him two shots ahead of runner-up Steven Fink.
About the Las Vegas Senior City
Format is 36 holes stroke play with Senior (ages 51+), and Silver (ages 61+) divisions, with gross and net prizes. Field is limited to 80 entries. All competitors must be an active member of the Southern Nevada Golf Association.
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