Naumec had started the day with a three-shot lead, and also had the lead going into the final round of the 2015 Ouimet, but fell to second when Peter French birdied 8 of the last 10 holes. This time Naumec was not to be denied, as he added to a great season that already saw him be a quarterfinalist in the MGA Amateur Championship and finish 17th in last week’s New England Amateur Championship. Clapp, Leavitt, Ryan Tombs of Manchester (NH) CC and Damon Salo of Bretwood (NH) all tied for second at 212.
In the Eddie Lowery Senior Division Joe Walker of Dennis Pines also showed he could make up for past misfortune as he closed with a 75 for a 219 total and a three shot victory over Dave Houghton of The Captains. Like Naumec, Walker led going into the final round in 2015 only to lose to close friend Kevin Carey. Mr. Walker also lost in a playoff in the 2013 Ouimet. The 60-year-old home heating oil company owner described the Friday round as “a grind,” and greatly credited runner-up Dave Houghton.
Julia Ford of Cyprian Keyes survived a three-hole playoff to win the Women’s Division, adding to the title she also took in 2014. She said she “struck it beautifully,” as she hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation but struggled a bit with distance control on the greens. Her 75 was matched by Jackie Gonzalez of Charles River and Abby Hood of Bass Rocks. Ms. Ford will be headed to the University of Virginia in the fall.