Golfweek Senior: Carter goes wire-to-wire
4/15/2014 | by Benjamin Larsen of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Golfweek Senior Amateur, Desert Willow Golf Resort - Firecliff Course
Ron Carter shot 68-68-72 at PGA West to claim the national title by an impressive 11-shot margin
LA QUINTA, Calif. (April 15, 2014) -- Ron Carter of Monticello, Ind. fired a final-round even-par 72 to complete a masterful week at the 2014 Golfweek Senior Amateur played at PGA West's Stadium Course.
Carter's 68-68-72 effort put him at 8-under for the event and 11 shots better than runner-up David Pocknall of Katy, Tx.
Tom Phillips of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Doug Williams of Los Angeles, finished tied for third place -- 12 back of the winner while Herb Fisher took fifth after rounds of 72-79-70.
Two-time defending champion Doug Pool of Las Vegas finished seventh ahead of Cy Whitney.
In the Super Senior Division, Ted Smith was a one-shot winner. He shot a final-round 72 that bested Mack Clapp's 73. The duo was chasing leader John Richart, who stumbled to a final-round 80 and settled for a tie for third.
Robert Fouke was a one-shot winner in the Legends Flight. He beat Fred Rowland with a final-round 74.
Results: Golfweek Senior Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello, IN | 700 | 68-68-72--208 | |
| 2 | Katy, TX | 400 | 71-75-73--219 | |
| T3 | Scottsdale, AZ | 300 | 77-71-72--220 | |
| T3 | Los Angeles, CA | 300 | 72-77-71--220 | |
| 5 | Tomball, TX | 300 | 72-79-70--221 |
About the Golfweek Senior Amateur
Golfweek Senior Amateur is a premier event for Seniors (55+), Super Seniors (65+), Legends (70+) and Super Legends (75+) with a handicap index or 8 or less.
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