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Griffin wins Mississippi Senior Amateur by one

Steady play for David Griffin earns him win at Mississippi Senior Amateur

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (August 24, 2014) — The three players who finished the Mississippi Senior Amateur under par ran away with the top three spots at Timberton Country Club. David Griffin won the event by a stroke over Kyle Smith and Ricky Sims. Griffin played consistent golf, firing round of 70-71-72 to finish three-under total. Smith jumped back into contention with a final-round 69, which tied for low round of the tournament with Sims. Sims, who entered the final round with a three-shot lead, struggled on Sunday to a 76, relinquishing the lead to Griffin. After Smith and Sims in second place at 214, the next closest competitor, Greg Brooking, finished at four-over par 220.

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