Backspin Volume 3, Issue 10 | Page 44

mganews Furr competes in Junior Ryder Cup Wilson Furr, of Jackson, the 2015 State Amateur Champion, competed in the Junior Ryder Cup at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota where the U.S. won over Europe for the fifth time in a row. . Furr is one of 12 juniors, 6 boys and 6 girls, who represented the U.S. in the Junior Ryder Cup versus Europe. The competition consists of foursome, mixed four-ball, and singles matches. After the competition is complete, both teams will get to play a nine-hole “friendship” match at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, the site of the 2016 Ryder Cup. Congratulations to Wilson Furr and good luck next week representing Mississippi and the United States at the Junior Ryder Cup. David Allen takes the title of 2016 Senior Amateur Champion The final round of the Senior Amateur took place at Deerfield Country Club and ended with David Allen taking the win. There was some heavy competition in each of the divisions. Allen’s final day score of 71 and 215 total. The runner up in the Senior Division was Rickey Riley, shooting 218 for the tournament. The Grand Masters Division was the first to finish up, with Larry Wagster taking the win with a three day score of 229 (+13). The Super Senior Division Champion was first time winner Peter Marks, with a total score of 221 (+5). The second place spot was shared by Earl Thorton and Howard Waugh with a three-day total of 224 (+8). The Mississippi Golf Association thanked Deerfield Country Club for hosting the tournament and all those who participated. For complete missgolf.org. results, visit