Bloomfield, Connecticut (August 5, 2024) – Three players – Keith Salamon, Steven Mann, and Scott Mackesy – all qualified for the 69th U.S. Senior Amateur.
Salamon, who earned a spot for the second straight year, posted a 3 under 69 at Gillette Ridge Golf Club to share medalist honors with Mann. On the day Salamon, a Middletown native, recorded six birdies and three bogeys.
Meanwhile, Mann (Franklin, TN) played a 1 over 37 front nine before firing a bogey-free 4 under 32 back nine to surge up the leaderboard. On the back nine Mann birdied Nos. 11-13 in succession before concluding the side with a birdie on the par-4 last.
The final spot was captured by Scott Mackesy with a 2 under 70. A Bronxville, NY native, Mackesy highlighted his round with an eagle on the par-5 second to go along with three birdies and three bogeys.
Alternate spots were earned by Rob Cowan (Canada) with an even-par 72 and Philip Pleat (Nashua, NH) who finished as the second alternate with a 1 over 73.
The 69th U.S. Senior Amateur will be played from August 24-29 at The Honors Course in Tennessee.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut State Golf Association functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.
