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see also: Chris Miller, View results for Alameda Commuters, Corica Park - South Course
Miller defeated James Sewell on the fourth playoff hole to earn his second Alameda Commuters Senior title
Chris Miller made a par on the fourth playoff hole to win the 2025 Alameda Commuters Senior at Corica Park, the North Course, in Alameda, Calif.
Miller carded rounds of 72-70 to finish 2-under, while James Sewell shot rounds of 71-71 to force a playoff between the two golfers.
Miller, the 2022 Alameda Commuters Senior champion, made a par on the fourth playoff hole to secure the victory. Sewell entered the final hole of regulation with a one-shot lead after birdies on holes No. 16 and 17, but a bogey on No. 18 saw him fall back into a playoff.
Corica Park is the home course of AmateurGolf.com, and the North Course recently celebrated its grand opening with legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Tony Ralph finished in solo third place at 1-under and 2023, 2024 champion Randy Haag finished in solo fourth place at 1-over. Haag is currently ranked No. 1 in the AmateurGolf.com Super Senior Rankings.
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