Topp ends Gotcher’s rein at OGA Senior Amateur, Hughes edges Collier in Super Senior

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Jeffrey Topp of Edmond added his name to the illustrious list that adorns the Oklahoma Golf Association Senior State Amateur trophy, notching a convincing 5 and 4 victory over defending champion Mike Gotcher in the championship match at Dornick Hills Country Club in Ardmore Thursday morning.

Gotcher struggled early, three-putting the first two holes to fall two down, while Topp played a strong round. He was 1-under while Gotcher was 5 over when the match concluded after 14 holes.

“I didn’t hit it that bad but I couldn’t judge the wind corrrectly and was either flying over greens or leaving it short,” Gotcher said. “Jeff played great, he’s a nice player and a nice guy.”

Steve Hughes of Bartlesville won the Super Senior Division for those 65 and oldere with a 4 and 3 victory over Terry Collier of Bixby.

Topp, a software engineer at Boeing, had defeated Jay Betchan of Garber 2 and 1 in the quarterfinals and took down Dustin Wigington of Oklahoma City in the semifinals Wednesday. Gotcher defeated Joel Driver of Oklahoma City 1 up in the quarterfinals and Bill Bishop of Oklahoma City 1 up in the semifinals.