Todd Hendley runs away with Jack Hesler Senior title
7/22/2022 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Society of Seniors Jack Hesler, Marsh Creek Country Club
Columbus, NC native travels to Florence, Ind. and comes away with a six-shot victory
Todd Hendley's game travels, after all.
While much of his success as a senior golfer has come in the Carolinas, Hendley ventured to the Midwest and came away with a six-shot victory in the Society of Seniors Jack Hesler Tournament held at the Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Ind.
Hendley shot rounds of 68-68-72 for a 54-hole total of 5-under 208, which was good for a six-shot victory over Steven Maddalena.
John Barry and Larry Nunez finished a distant third at 4-over 217.
It was Ken Kinkopf who set the early pace on Tuesday when he opened with a 4-under 67 in round one, but the former Hesler champion fell out of contention after a second-round 79.
A second consecutive 68 gave Hendley a comfortable five-shot lead over Maddalena, who stumbled to a 73 on Wednesday. A final round 72 was good for an easy six-shot win.
Hendley, who was coming off an eighth-place finish at the National Senior Hall of Fame tournament in June, returned to the winner's circle for the first time since capturing his second North & South Senior Amateur last year at Pinehurst.
A multi-time winner of the Carolinas Seniors along with the Chanticleer Invitational, Hendley's win in southern Indiana was his first senior victory outside of the Carolinas.
While much of his success as a senior golfer has come in the Carolinas, Hendley ventured to the Midwest and came away with a six-shot victory in the Society of Seniors Jack Hesler Tournament held at the Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Ind.
John Barry and Larry Nunez finished a distant third at 4-over 217.
It was Ken Kinkopf who set the early pace on Tuesday when he opened with a 4-under 67 in round one, but the former Hesler champion fell out of contention after a second-round 79.
A second consecutive 68 gave Hendley a comfortable five-shot lead over Maddalena, who stumbled to a 73 on Wednesday. A final round 72 was good for an easy six-shot win.
Hendley, who was coming off an eighth-place finish at the National Senior Hall of Fame tournament in June, returned to the winner's circle for the first time since capturing his second North & South Senior Amateur last year at Pinehurst.
A multi-time winner of the Carolinas Seniors along with the Chanticleer Invitational, Hendley's win in southern Indiana was his first senior victory outside of the Carolinas.
Results: Society of Seniors Jack Hesler
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, NC | 700 | 68-68-72=208 | |
| 2 | Jackson, MI | 400 | 68-73-73=214 | |
| T3 | Bradenton, FL | 300 | 73-73-71=217 | |
| T3 | Austin, TX | 300 | 72-73-72=217 | |
| 5 | Johns Island, SC | 300 | 77-68-73=218 |
About the Society of Seniors Jack Hesler
54 hole stroke play championship for seniors, with Senior, Super Senior and Grand Master divisions.
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