SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mark Gardiner of Mascoutah, Ill. is four strokes ahead looking to three-peat at the Missouri Senior Amateur. Playing Hickory Hills Country Club, Gardiner fired three-under 69 to be four clear of two players at 73, Tom Barry and Scott Edwards.
Gardiner, who won by four in 2014 and in a playoff in 2013, was 4-under on his round through 12 after a eagle at the par-5. He bogeyed 14 to drop to minus-3, but will enjoy a comfortable lead on Tuesday looking for his third in a row.
Robert Trittler and Steve Groom are tied for fourth place at 3-over 75.
In the Super Senior division, Donald Dupske and his first-round 77 lead by two over Frank Jacobs.
Mark Gardiner up four looking for third straight Missouri Senior title
Mark Gardiner of Mascoutah, Ill. is four strokes ahead looking to three-peat at the Missouri Senior Amateur