Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill) claims third Ontario Men’s Senior Championship
Golf Ontario
AMHERSTBURG, ON – Dave Bunker posted rounds of 78, 67, and 71 to claim his third Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship title, finishing one stroke clear of the field. Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood Golf Club), Dan Keogh (Toronto Golf Club), and David Kaufman (Beacon Hall Golf Club) shared second place at 3-under-par 219. Chinner closed with a tournament-best 70 among the trio, Keogh finished with a 71, and Kaufman carded rounds of 73, 72, and 74.
In the age divisions, Robert Gibson of Cedar Brae Golf Club captured the 65+ Division title with rounds of 73, 76, and 73 for a 54-hole total of 222 (+6). Kelly Roberts of London Hunt and Country Club claimed the 70+ Division title at the same score, rebounding from an opening-round 79 with rounds of 72 and 71.
The championship also featured a memorable highlight in the second round, when Allen Chapman of Lindsay Golf and Country Club recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th hole.
Based on their performances, Dave Bunker, Dan Keogh, and David Kaufman have earned spots on Team Ontario’s Interprovincial squad and will represent the province at the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, September 8–11 at Niakwa Country Club.
Golf Ontario extends its sincere thanks to the staff at Pointe West Golf Club, tournament officials, volunteers, partners, and spectators for their support in delivering another successful Ontario Men’s Senior Amateur Championship.
