In the 36 hole Seneca Falls Country Club Men’s Club Championship Final on Monday John Sandlas defended his title after a spectacular Labor Day match against 2024 Club Champion Tab Carmon.
After the morning round, Sandlas led 1 UP after 18 holes. Carmon came out in the afternoon firing and held a 2 UP lead after the 23rd hole. By the turn, the match was even through 27 holes.
Carmon took a 1 UP lead after winning the 33rd & 34th holes followed by Sandlas tying the match with a par on the 17th, the 35th hole of the match.
On 18, Sandlas hit the shot of the year with an 8 iron from 191 yards that found the back of the green on the par 5 in two. He then sank a 25 foot putt for eagle to close out Carmon, 1 UP, and capture the 2026 Men’s Club Championship.
In the Women’s Division, Trish Rosata defended her title with a 7&6 victory over Jenn Sessler in the final match.
In the Senior Division, Bob Smith defeated defending champion Jim Sandlas 6&5 to capture his 2nd senior club championship.
In the Super Seniors Division, David Watkins successfully defended his championship defeating Frank Sinicropi, 1 UP on the 18th hole.
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