Jim Scorse of Stafford Country Club delivered a masterful final-round performance on September 11 to successfully repeat at the 67th NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship. With an opening 69 (-2), Scorse began final round play with a one stroke lead. After making par on the first six holes, the 59-year-old went on to birdie five of his next seven, leaving little doubt of a back-to-back win.
“I didn’t expect to shoot five under, I was just looking to win,” said Scorse after hoisting the trophy for the second time. “When I made the turn I knew I had a pretty big lead and got into a good rhythm.”
When all was said and done, Scorse’s bogey-free 65 (-5) left him nine clear of the field. The Churchville native’s seven under total was the lowest at a Men’s Senior Amateur in at least 20 years. With a three-under performance at Yahnundasis last year, Scorse was the only player in each of the last two tournaments to finish at or under par. This year’s Men’s Senior marks Scorse’s fifth individual state championship.
“Five under is tied for my lowest competitive round,” remarked Scorse. “You know you’re playing against the best in the state in a tournament like this and I’m glad I was able to put it together at the right time.”
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