A 66-year-old Ocala man came two strokes shy of winning a senior amateur tournament held at the site of the 2024 U.S. Open.
Steve Humphrey finished second in this year’s North & South Senior Men’s Championship, which concluded at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club on Wednesday afternoon.
The tournament field featured dozens of senior men over the age of 65 competing for the title at the North Carolina course, which will host the 2024 U.S. Open next June.
Beginning on Monday, golfers played in three rounds over three days at Pinehurst No. 4, No. 5, and No. 7.
After opening the tournament with a 2-over par (74) on Monday, Humphrey shot 5-under with a 67 on Tuesday during the second round and took the 36-hole lead at 3-under par overall.
During his final round, Humphrey carded five bogeys over an 11-hole span before birdieing the 14th hole. He finished the day with a 75 (3-over par), ending the tournament at even par overall (216).
Humphrey, who had the lead going into the final holes, was edged out by Paul Simson of Raleigh, North Carolina, who carded three consecutive birdies on holes 16, 17, and 18 to close out the tournament at 2-under overall (214). Â
Humphrey is a member of the Florida State Golf Association and has claimed victories in multiple tournaments over the past year. That includes last month, when he claimed the Golfweek Super Senior National Championship at The Golf Club of Georgia, and a win at Winter Series Stableford, which was held this past February at the Country Club of Ocala.
According to a golfer profile managed by AmateurGolf.com, Humphrey has a handicap index of +0.7, which equates to a course handicap of +1. He lists his home course as Stone Creek Golf Club in Ocala.
For a complete breakdown of this year’s tournament results, visit the 72nd Senior Men’s North & South Amateur webpage.
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