Tim Jackson wins TN Senior Match, 19th State Victory
8/18/2017 | by Tennessee Golf Association
see also: View results for Tennessee Senior Match Play, Oak Ridge Country Club
Former Walker Cupper Tim Jackson has now won 19 Tennessee Golf Association titles
That putt changed the momentum of the semifinal. The 2015 Senior Match Play champion went on to win holes No. 7-12 to go from two-up to three-down. Jackson made his fifth consecutive birdie on No. 12, but Green matched the birdie to stay three-down. Green birdied No. 13 to get within two, but that would be as close as the former US Mid-Amateur champion got. Jackson won Nos. 14-15 to win the match 4&3.
In the other semifinal, defending champion Bob Rice led a back and forth affair by two at the turn. Rice got to three-up with a win on No. 10. His opponent, Buzz Fly, fought back winning the next two to cut his deficit to one-down. Rice won No. 15 to regain a two-up lead and eventually closed out the match 2&1, giving himself the opportunity to defend his title.
In the championship match, Jackson jumped out to an early lead with a birdie on No. 1. Rice leveled the match by winning No. 3. From there, the past two champions played neck and neck until Jackson won No. 7 to take a one-up lead. Three holes later Jackson doubled his lead after winning No. 11. Yet again, three holes later Jackson won No. 15 to take a three-up lead. Jackson made a three-foot par putt on No. 16 to win 3&2.
The Senior Amateur Match Play Championship is Jackson’s 19th state championship. “Bob is a great competitor and it was an honor to play him and I am fortunate to win,” Jackson said, trophy in hand.
The inaugural Super Senior Match Play Championship ended in anticlimactic fashion. Dr. Neil Spitalny, the No. 2 seed, was unable to compete Friday morning, forcing him to concede to match to Ed Link. This is Link’s first state championship and caps off a special week at Five Oaks Golf & Country Club that included a hole-in-one.
About the Tennessee Senior Match Play
Open to male senior amateurs who are members of the Tennessee Golf Association. Check the entry form for handicap requirements. Format consists of 36 holes of stroke play followed by a cut to the low 16 for match play.
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