The 2025 Durham Senior Amateur

May 19-20, 2025

The 15th Annual Durham Senior Amateur Golf Championship returns on May 19-20, 2025, at the prestigious Croasdaile Country Club in Durham, North Carolina.

Recognized as a senior-ranked event by the Carolina Golf Association with a 2x points multiplier, this championship attracts elite senior amateur golfers from across the Southeast. With a highly competitive field of 108 players, selection is determined by handicap index, ensuring a top-tier tournament experience

Paul Simson - 5x DSA Champion

Russ Perry - 4x DSA Champion

Divisions

John Bunn (5x DSA Champion)

  • Senior Division – Age 55+ as of May 20, 2025

  • Super Senior Division – Age 65+ as of May 20, 2025

  • Legends Division – Age 70+ as of May 20, 2025

Tournament Format

36-hole USGA stroke play competition

  • Sudden-death playoff for division champions in the event of a tie

  • Mandatory riding policy for all players

Entry Fee – $250 per player

Includes:

  • Two tournament rounds (cart fees included)

  • Practice round (up to one week prior to the tournament)

  • Daily food and beverage service

  • Prizes awarded to all division finalists

    Practice Round Cart Fee: $35 (paid separately at the Pro Shop on the day of play). Call (919) 383-2517 at least three days in advance to schedule your practice round.

Starting Times

Tee times will be emailed and posted at Croasdaile by Friday, May 16, 2025

  • No preferential pairings

  • Withdrawal Policy: Refunds available if notice is received by May 9, 2025

    To withdraw, email bjoyce@croasdailecountryclub.com or call (919) 383-2517

Past Champions

Year Senior Champion* Super Senior Champion Legends Champion
2024 John Olsen Preston Edmundson John Bunn
2023 Paul Simson Steve Sharpe John Bunn
2022 Dale Fuller Russ Perry John Bunn
2021 Paul Simson Russ Perry Donald Slater
2020 Canceled Canceled Canceled
2019 Gary Robinson Russ Perry Donald Slater
2018 Paul Simson Cliff Seastrunk Mike Sprouts
2017 Paul Simson John Bunn Dave Moser
2016 Paul Simson John Bunn Hal Dugenske
2015 Gary Robinson Ernie Newton
2014 Preston Edmondson Larry Boswell
2013 Russ Perry Larry Boswell
2012 Ernie Newton Larry Boswell
2011 Don Slater Dave Robinson
2010 Don Slater Ron Johnson