Bunker’s run continues with Heron Creek Senior Invitational victory
January 14, 2026 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: Dave Bunker, View results for Heron Creek Senior, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club

Dave Bunker tops Heron Creek field, climbs to No.1 in Senior Rankings
Dave Bunker had work to do on Wednesday, even with the lead.
The Ontario, Canada, senior carried a three-shot cushion into the final round at the Heron Creek Senior Invitational, then played the kind of round that wins tournaments — not flashy, just solid — signing for a 1-under 71 to finish at 2-under 214 and claim a two-stroke victory.
Brendan Hester of Northbridge, MA, made the last-day charge, closing with a 68 to take second at even-par 216 (73-75-68), but never quite got the tournament out of Bunker’s hands.
Bunker’s week was defined by the extremes: an opening 67 that put him in control, a second-round 76 that tightened the race, and then a composed finish when it mattered. He began his final round at 1-under 143, three clear of Sean McQueary (71-75) at 2-over 146, and didn’t give the field the run it needed.
The win is Bunker’s second in nine days — he also won the Plantation Senior Invitational — and it pushes him to No.1 on the AmateurGolf.com Senior Rankings.
It also fits the shape of his 2025 season: consistently in the mix and now converting. His 2025 season included a T-5 at the British Senior Amateur, T-10 in the Jones Cup Senior Invitational, a T-3 at the Florida Senior Amateur, and a T-10 at the Plantation Senior Invitational before this back-to-back stretch.
Former champion Kevin VandenBerg, the 2022 winner, posted 76-74-75 to finish sixth at 9-over 225.
Elsewhere at Heron Creek, titles were decided across the divisions. Michael O’Donell of Atlanta, GA, won the Super Senior division by two at 6-over 222 (73-76-73). Gregory Osborne of Lititz, PA, defended his Legends title with 77-71-71 to win by four at 3-over 219. And John Osborne took Super Legends by three at 11-over after rounds of 74-77-76.
Results: Heron Creek Senior
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Canada | 500 | 67-76-71=214 | |
| 2 | Sutton, MA | 300 | 73-75-68=216 | |
| 3 | Cartersville, GA | 200 | 72-76-70=218 | |
| 4 | , Paraguay | 200 | 73-76-73=222 | |
| 5 | Springfield, MO | 200 | 71-75-78=224 |
About the Heron Creek Senior

One of the newest additions to the Senior Florida Swing. 54-hole stroke play tournament with Senior (ages 55+), super senior (65+) legends (70+) and super legends (75+) divisions.
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