Pridmore’s opening-round 62 set the tone for the week. The 10-under effort established a new course record on the Pete Dye Challenge Course and ultimately provided enough separation for a three-shot victory. Now working as a MotoAmerica commentator for Fox Sports, Pridmore showed the same poise and consistency that defined his racing career.

Congratulations to Jason Pridmore for setting the new course record of 62 (10 under par) at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA on the Pete Dye Challenge Course. He scored this during the 1st round of the 26 TMGA Senior Championship and now leads the Senior Division. pic.twitter.com/qf1nd1ynqx

— Trans-Mississippi Golf Association (@TransMissGolf) May 20, 2026

Former champions filled the leaderboard behind him. Jon Lindstrom of Denver, Colo., the 2023 champion, finished third at 4-under 212 after rounds of 71, 71, and 70. Michael McCoy of Norwalk, Iowa, winner in 2018, tied for fourth at 3-under 213, while defending champion Terrence Miskell of New Braunfels, Texas, tied for sixth at 1-under 215.

Pridmore also arrived in form, having recently teamed with Dick Engel to win the SCGA Senior Foursomes Championship.

In the Super Senior division, Jon Valuck of Scottsdale, Ariz., earned a one-shot victory at 2-over 218 (76-71-71), edging Chuck Gardner of Texarkana, Texas. Defending champion Mark Morgan of Shingle Springs, Calif., finished tied for third at 4-over 220.

The Legends division went to Casey Boyns of Monterey, Calif., who posted 1-under 215 (72-72-71) for a two-shot victory over Steve Bell of Missoula, Mont., and Mark Addington of Overland Park, Kan.