Dale Fuller of Raleigh shot 3-under-par 69 Thursday at Holly Ridge Golf Links to hold off Daniel Neveu of Pinehurst by three strokes and win the Carolinas Golf Association N.C. Senior Amateur Championship.
Fuller claimed his first CGA title at 7-under 209. Perennial contender Paul Simson of Raleigh tied for third with Tee Burton of Shelby and Jonathan Sielsky of Huntersville at 213.
Fuller’s was sharp from the start in the final round, making birdies on holes 2, 4, and 7. He shot even-par 36 on the back nine for the comfortable victory.
“I drove it really well. I was just really solid tee to green, and was able to make a few putts,” said Fuller, who has been in contention in several CGA events. “This is my first CGA win so it feels great. It’s been a long time coming; I thought I should’ve already had one, but I’m very proud to be the champion here for sure.”
Greensboro’s Marc Cox, a longtime member at Holly Ridge, entered the day tied for the lead with Fuller. Cox had shot 68 Tuesday to lead after the opening round.
Hindered by a triple-bogey at No. 12, Cox closed with 75 and finished in a tie for sixth at 1-under. With bogeys on the final two holes, he shot 39 on the back nine. Cox also had a triple-bogey on the fourth hole in the second round.
