Hendley Tops the Seniors and Dillard/Moscovic Advance at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship
FORT WORTH, TX – The No.1 seed Stuart Hendley, PGA director of instruction at Dallas Athletic Club claimed the Senior Division title at the Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship after winning 3&2.
Hendley never finished outside the top five this year during stroke play events, but was not able to capture a win until today at River Crest Country Club. “I’ve been close all year, I haven't done anything really well this year and I haven’t done anything really poorly. It’s nice to get a win,” said Hendley. With his victory over No.3 seed Rick Woodson, PGA instructor at Sherrill Park Golf Course, Hendley has now won four Match Play titles in the Senior Division.
Speaking on his now four match play championship titles Hendley said, “It’s funny, I’ve never enjoyed match play as much as stroke play. To me it’s way more stressful.” Hendley earned $4,000 for his victory today.
In the Open Division two professionals punched their ticket to this year’s Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort’s Black Jack’s Crossing. No. 6 seed Spencer Dillard, PGA assistant professional at Preston Trail Golf Club and No. 21 seed Chad Moscovic, PGA director of golf park programming for the Northern Texas PGA will square off in the 36-hole championship match on December 11-12. The two will compete for a $10,000 prize for the champion and $5,000 for the runner-up.
Both Dillard’s and Moscovic’s quarterfinal matches went to the 18th hole this morning, where they were both able to birdie and win 1up. In the afternoon Dillard faced No. 2 seed JJ Killeen, PGA director of golf at Red Feather Golf and Social Club. He started steady with seven straight pars, before making three birdies in the next seven holes and ending the match on the 14th green with a 5&4 victory.
“I’m proud of myself,” said Dillard.”I was able to be pretty aggressive and hit a lot of drivers and this afternoon my putting carried me into my win.”
Heading into this week Moscovic was under the radar as the No. 21 seed, but he steadily worked his way through the bracket. After winning his first three matches 1up, he broke his semifinal match open to win 4&3.
When asked about advancing to the Duel In the Desert Moscovic said he is, “a little shocked, but excited to go play more. It wasn't my best year obviously, but I went in with the attitude of bonus golf and nothing to lose.”
What will make the final match more special for the two professionals is that the pair have known each other since Dillard was in high school. “I’ve known Spencer since he was in high school when he was practicing at Eldorado Country Club and I was there,” said Moscovic.
The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, AT&T Byron Nelson, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR and XXIO.
River Crest Country Club
Par: 35-35–70
Open Division Yardage: 6,512 yards
Senior Division Yardage: 6,054 yards
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View the Final Senior Division Bracket HERE
