The Durham Senior Amateur

Compete with the best

The 16th Annual Durham Senior Amateur Golf Championship will be held on May 18 - 19, 2026, at the prestigious Croasdaile Country Club in Durham, North Carolina.

Recognized as a senior-ranked event by the Carolina Golf Association with a 2x points multiplier, this championship attracts elite senior amateur golfers from across the Southeast. Entry is open to any male amateur golfer, at least 55 years old by May 19, 2026, and with a handicap index of less than 9.9.

Paul Simson - 6x DSA Champion

Russ Perry - 4x DSA Champion

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Divisions

John Bunn (5x DSA Champion)

Senior Division – Age 55+ as of May 19, 2026
Super Senior Division - Age 65+ as of May 19, 2026
Legends Division - Age 70+ as of May 19, 2026

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Tournament Format

36-hole USGA stroke play competition

Sudden-death playoff for division champions in the event of a tie
Mandatory riding policy for all players

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Entry Fee – $250 per player

Includes:

Two tournament rounds (cart fees included)
Daily food and beverage service
Prizes awarded to all division finalists
Practice Round Cart Fee: $35 (paid separately at the Pro Shop on the day of play). Call (919) 383-2517 at least three days in advance to schedule your practice round.

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Starting Times

Tee times will be emailed and posted at Croasdaile by Friday, May 15, 2026

No preferential pairings
Withdrawal Policy: Refunds available if notice is received by May 8, 2026
To withdraw, email bjoyce@croasdailecountryclub.com or call (919) 383-2517

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Past Champions

  
      Year
      Senior Champion*
      Super Senior Champion
      Legends Champion
    
      2025
      Larry Cloninger
      Paul Simson
      Stephen Fox
    
      2024
      John Olsen
      Preston Edmundson
      John Bunn
    
      2023
      Paul Simson
      Steve Sharpe
      John Bunn
    
      2022
      Dale Fuller
      Russ Perry
      John Bunn
    
      2021
      Paul Simson
      Russ Perry
      Donald Slater
    
      2020
      Canceled
      Canceled
      Canceled
    
      2019
      Gary Robinson
      Russ Perry
      Donald Slater
    
      2018
      Paul Simson
      Cliff Seastrunk
      Mike Sprouts
    
      2017
      Paul Simson
      John Bunn
      Dave Moser
    
      2016
      Paul Simson
      John Bunn
      Hal Dugenske
    
      2015
      Gary Robinson
      Ernie Newton
      
      2014
      Preston Edmondson
      Larry Boswell
      
      2013
      Russ Perry
      Larry Boswell
      
      2012
      Ernie Newton
      Larry Boswell
      
      2011
      Don Slater
      Dave Robinson
      
      2010
      Don Slater
      Ron Johnson

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