“I had some good shots and made serval shots close to the hole.” — Scott Linnerooth
Linnerooth secures first title in Pine to Palm Seniors
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STORY BY BRIAN WIERIMA • PHOTO BY BRIAN BASHAM
string of wins on holes nine through 12 secured Scott Linnerooth’s first Pine to Palm Senior’s championship Sunday at the Detroit Country Club. Linnerooth made three birdies and a par during his streak to take a commanding 4-up lead on runner-up Spencer Clark, to eventually win 3 and 1. The golfer from Bozeman, Mont., is a 31-year Pine to Palm competitor and before this tournament had not won a title or even medalist honors. He did both this week, after earning co-medalist laurels, along with Fargo’s Tim Rubis, with an even par 71. “It feels good,” Linnerooth said of his Senior’s sweep. “It was a great time playing with Spencer and the consolation group we played with today. “It’s also a bonus I don’t have to qualify next year.” Linnerooth started his Senior’s trek with a 2 and 1 win over Lute Simley, then defeated Don Nelson handily 5 and 3. The showdown of the co-medalists went down Saturday, as Linnerooth defeated Rubis in a close match. In the title match, Linnerooth broke a tie after eight by winning nine, 11 and 12 by birdie, while making par on 10 for a 4-up margin. “I had some good shots and made several shots close to the hole,” Linnerooth added. “My putter also was working out well this week.” Defending champion Rob Harris was beat by Clark in the semifinals. ❖ 20
Scott Linnerooth of Bozeman, Mont., chips onto a green during his Senior’s championship match against Spencer Clark. Linnerooth won 3 and 1.
| The Pine to Palm GOLF TOURAMENT — August 5-11, 2013