Thomas takes title in GSGA Senior

September 9th, 2009

Jimmy Thomas of Johns Creek won the GSGA Senior Championship at Green Island in Columbus. scoring a birdie on the final hole to break with four-time tournament champion Spencer Sappington of Milton.

Thomas had only recently returned to the golf course after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for neck cancer, with the victory his first in a GSGA event. He shot 72 the final day for a 1-over 214 total, with Sappington second at 215 after closing with

a 75.

Atlanta’s Jerry Greenbaum, who shot 69 to share the opening round lead with Sappington, shot 75 the final day to tie for third at 217 with Bobby Brent of Columbus. Bill Leonard of Kennesaw, Bill Newsome of Clarkesville and Larry Clark of Kingston were fifth at 218.

Several players had at least a share of the lead at one point in the final round, with Thomas holing a putt for birdie from the fringe on the 18^th hole while Sappington made bogey.

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