Genovese Victorious in Section Senior Championship
The 2025 Alabama – NW Florida Senior PGA Professional Championship was contested at Montgomery Country Club, where twenty-six Section Members gathered for the 36-hole event. There were three qualifying spots available for the National Senior PGA Professional Championship.
In the first round, Mike Genovese started off strong, shooting 2-under-par 68, highlighted by two birdies on the front nine and two on the back. Ben Bates finished even par, and Patrick Richardson finished 1-over-par 71. Lawrence Auer and Neil Thompson finished 3-over par to tie for fourth at the end of the first round.
In the Final Round, Genovese and Auer led the pack with a 1-over-par 71. They were followed by Thompson, Rea Schuessler, Todd Bailey, and Paul Reid, who all finished the final round 2-over-par 72.
Genovese held on to his first-round lead to take the win in Montgomery. He was the only player to finish the tournament under par. Auer finished 4-over par for second, and Thompson finished 5-over par for third. There was a three-way tie for fourth with Schuessler, Bailey, and Richardson all finishing 6-over par.
There was a playoff for the third qualifying spot, with Bailey coming out on top of Schuessler and Richardson, who will be the first two alternates, respectively.
Genovese, Thompson, and Bailey all claimed their spot in the 2025 National Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St Lucie, Florida, on October 23-26, 2025. The Alabama – NW Florida PGA is excited to cheer them on! Additionally, the Section would like to extend its thanks to our host PGA Professional, Wade Hamilton, and everyone at Montgomery Country Club for hosting our Senior PGA Professionals.
2025 Section Senior Professional Championship @ Montgomery Country Club
