30th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship
September 12-14 • Bloomington Country Club


Dave Ryan won his second-straight and fourth-overall State Senior title

Round 3: Sept. 14, 2016

Hot Putter Helps Ryan Roll Past Field at Illinois State Senior Amateur
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the aid of a hot putter, Dave Ryan was able to card the only two rounds under par of the week, motoring to a nine-stroke victory in the 30th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship at Bloomington Country Club. The triumph made the Taylorville native the fourth player ever to win the State Senior back-to-back, as well as the event’s only four-time champion.  Ryan first won the championship in 2009, his first year of eligibility as a senior (55 and up).

“It’s pretty sweet, I played well today and the last three days,” Ryan said following the win.   “I made a lot of putts and when you do that, you usually play well. I hit a lot of greens. I hadn’t won a tournament in awhile, so it feels good.” (Full Recap / Final Results / Photo Gallery)

Round 2: Sept. 13, 2016

Four birdies allowed Dave Ryan (Taylorville) to become the first player to reach red numbers; a 1-under par 70, to open up a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the 30th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship. Ryan, a three-time champion of the event, sits at even-par through 36 holes, leading fellow first round co-leader Ted Pecora (Glencoe). Pecora shot a 4-over par 74 on Tuesday.

Two-time State Senior champ Tom Miler (Kewanee) sits third after rounds of 73 and 74, with first round co-leader Tim Sheppard (East Peoria) in fourth at 6-over par.

The final round of the 30th Illinois State Senior Amateur tees off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Bloomington Country Club, with the final group of Ryan, Pecora and Miler teeing off at 9:50 a.m. (R2 Results/R3 Tee Times) / (Photo Gallery)

Round 1: Sept. 12, 2016

Birdies were in short supply, producing a logjam atop the leaderboard on day 1 of the 30th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship at Bloomington Country Club. Three-time champ Dave Ryan (Taylorville), senior circuit rookie Tim Sheppard (East Peoria) and Ted Pecora (Glencoe) each carded 1-over par 72 to own a share of the lead through 18 holes. Two-time champ Tom Miler (Kewanee) and hometown favorite Brad Barker (Bloomington) sit one shot back tied for fourth, as 16 players are within five shots of the lead with two rounds to play.

Slick greens vexed the field, as the combined scoring average of the 74 competitors was 81.499. Only one eagle and 73 birdies were tallied by the field on Monday.

The second round for the Championship is scheduled to tee off at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, after which the field will be cut to the low 35 and ties for the final round on Wednesday. (R1 Results / R2 Tee Times)

Preview

LEMONT, Ill. – The 30th Illinois State Senior Amateur Championship heads to central Illinois and Bloomington Country Club, Sept. 12-14.  The state’s top amateur golfers age 55 and older will compete in the championship, with a full field of 82 golfers playing 18 holes on Monday and Tuesday.  On Wednesday, the low 35 and ties will contest the final 18-hole round to decide who will hoist the Earl R. Liff Trophy.

The State Senior also features a low Super Senior award, with that winner being decided after 36 holes.  Eleven players age 65 and older will be eligible to win that title.
(Full Preview / R1 Tee Times / R2 Tee Times)

Championship

• Event History
• Field
• Tee Times
• Scorecard

Qualifying

Date	Site	Information
Aug. 15	Glencoe Golf Club, Glencoe, Ill.	Results
Aug. 23	Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, Ill.	Results
Aug. 24	WeaverRidge Golf Club, Peoria, Ill.	Results