MGA Executive Director, Scott Hovis and past Phil Cotton Champion, Skip Berkmeyer hold a shootout in the final group on the final round of the Phil Cotton Invitational.

111 golfers registered for the local State Amateur Qualifier at the Falls Golf Club on Tuesday for a chance at earning 49 spots at WingHaven Country Club for the Championship in June. The weather was indicative of the tough spring experienced throughout the Midwest this year providing a difficult test for the competitors. The challenging playing conditions were evident in the scores as the qualifying score was two strokes above the usual cut line at the Falls.

The Missouri Golf Association launched their new Senior Series of two, one day events throughout the state in 2007 and was welcomed with open arms by golfers aged 50+. "We wanted to create a series of competitive yet casual events to give the states senior players more opportunities to enjoy friendly competition," said MGA Executive Director Scott Hovis.