For Immediate Release

July 26, 2016

NEWS RELEASE

David Schultz holds the lead at 1 under after the first round, Ron Kelly currently tops the Super Senior Championship

David Schultz leads the Senior Championship, while Floyd Kilgore isn’t far behind.

Stony Plain, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – The group to watch on day one of the 2016 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship included last years winner, Floyd Kilgore, and the current leader, David Schultz.

Schultz finished the first round at 1 under, 71. He credits his successful day to a great start, going 3 under thru 6, with birdies on holes 1, 4, and 6. Schultz still sees improvements to be made over the next two rounds, he commented, “I didn’t take advantage of the par 5’s, that was the biggest thing.” Schultz hopes he can get a handle on his driver heading into Wednesday, but he called Tuesday “a good, solid round.” 

The 2015 Senior Men’s Champion, Floyd Kilgore, had 5 birdies of his own on the first day of competition, he shot an even, 72. As well, Ron Kelly currently tops the Super Senior Leaderboard, and is T3 overall, after two birdies and an eagle en route to a 1 over, 73.

Round 2 begins Wednesday, July 27 at Stony Plain Golf Course.

TOP 10 LEADER BOARD

For the full leader board, click here.

For photographs from the championship, click here.   Alberta Golf extends our appreciation to Stony Plain Golf Course for hosting the 2016 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship.  

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