Booker, Holstead Take the Lead After Round 2 of Super Senior Amateur
GLADEWATER — Mike Booker of Houston storms to the top of the podium with a second-round score of four-under 68to lead the Texas Super Senior Amateur after Round 2. Bill Holstead of Wichita Falls shoots the low round of the day in the Legends Division with a three-under 69 after 36 holes in the Legends Division.
Leaders: Booker started out one-over through the first four holes of the day, but stormed back, birdieing six of his last 14, including holes 16-18, to take a commanding two-shot lead over the Super Senior Division heading into the final day. In the Legends Division, Holstead birdied three of his first seven holes and never looked back, playing great recovery golf with three bogeys and three birdies on his final 11 holes to take a two shot lead heading into the final round.
Ed Turner leads the Super Senior Division (NET) scoring with a 36-hole net total of four-under 140, while J Wayne Franklin and Bill Holstead lead the Legends Division (NET) scoring with a 36-hole net total of three-over 147.
In Contention: In the Super Senior Division, there is a crowded top. Ed Turner of Richardson, Sam Manning of Dallas, and Jeff Kramer of The Woodlands all sit two-back with 36-hole totals of four-under 140. Manning stormed into the picture with our low round of the day seven-under 65. Louie Lee of Montgomery sits four back with a 36-hole total of two-under 142, and David Leiss of Houston sits five back with a 36-hole total of one-under 143. In the Legends Division, Wayne Wright of Aledo sits two back with a 36-hole total of one-under 143. Michael Puls of Irving is four back 36-hole total of one-over 145. Monday’s round leader John Grace sits five back with a 36-hole total of two-over 146.
Course: Founded in 1989, Tempest Golf Club is one of the premier golf courses in East Texas. Tempest was originally a 9-hole facility when it opened its doors in the late 80s. But in 2018, Tempest reopened after their full course renovation led by Jeffrey Brauer, enjoying its greatest days after years of golfing boom and bust. The two-plus year renovation brought in a dozen new holes, offering gorgeous views to go along with the drastic elevation changes, rolling fairways lined with pine trees, and undulating Bermudagrass greens. Hosting local TGA and USGA qualifiers on their par 72 Championship Layout, it is the only course in Texas to go from unranked in the annual Texas Golf Survey by the Dallas Morning News to top 50.
Today’s Super Senior Division was contested at 5,990 yards while the Legends Division played at 5,419 yards for the first round.
Tournament History: First played in 2015, the Texas Super Senior features two age divisions: 65 and older (Super Senior) and 75 and older (Legends). Entries are open to male amateur golfers who meet the age requirements by the first round of tournament play and have a certified Handicap Index® of 12.4 or less (16.4 or less for Legends) issued through a TGA Member Club.
The format for the championship, is 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. Each age division competes from different tees and yardages, with a separate champion recognized. Prizes are also awarded to low net scores in both Super Senior and Legends Divisions.
POY Points Race: Super Senior Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top twenty (20) finishers of Texas Super Senior. The champions will each get 1000 points towards the statewide honor followed by 750 for runner-up, 650 for third, 600 for fourth and 550 for fifth. A complete breakdown of the Texas Super Senior Player of the Year, including points allocation, can be found here.
What’s Next: The final round of the Texas Super Senior will tee off at 8:00AM following a repair based on scores with the leaders of the Super Senior going last off hole #1 and the leaders of the Legends going last off hole #10 at Tempest Golf Club.
About the TGA: The Texas Golf Association was established in 1906 with a mission to promote the playing and advancement of the royal and ancient game of golf in Texas. The association is one of the most respected in the country with an ongoing commitment to its members, contestants, volunteers, and all who strive to preserve the great traditions of the game.
For more information about the Texas Super Senior Amateur, click here.