Bolling Claims Senior Open Championship

MANHASSET, N.Y. (October 16, 2018) – Charles Bolling of Glen Cove fired a two round total of 6-under 138 on his way to being crowned champion at the Long Island Senior Open Championship hosted by North Hills Country Club. This is Bolling’s third Long Island Senior Open title as he has previously hoisted the trophy in 2009 at Engineers and 2014 at Glen Oaks.

Related: Final Results

Bolling was the only player in the field to post both rounds in red figures, as consecutive rounds of 3-under 69 led to a four stroke difference between the closest competitor. At the conclusion of Round 1, Bolling found himself in second place on the leaderboard and just three shots behind Jim Farell of Hamlet G&CC. Despite the early deficit, Bolling shared the lead following Round 2’s outward nine as he turned at even par 36 while Farell faltered at 3-over 39. Bolling kept up the steady play by making crucial birdies on Hole Nos. 11, 14, and 17 on way to firing his final round 3-under 69.

A Super Senior Champion and Low Amateur were also designated, with host club North Hills Head Pro Mike Caporale claiming the former with a two round total of 6-over 150 and Jay Sessa of Cherry Valley claiming the latter with a final score of 11-over 155.