Prior prevails again
Schoolcraft native is medalist for second straight week; Eight-hole playoff decides the Boys' 13-14 division

Michael Prior with tournament director Barry Shanley. (Photo courtesy: Dennis Snyder)

THREE RIVERS, Mich. -- Pick your storyline during the final round of The Century.

There was Michael Prior (Schoolcraft, Mich.) and his final-round 74 to earn medalist for the second consecutive tournament.

There was Chris Noble (Niles, Mich.), who won his age group for the sixth consecutive year in the seven-year event.

Then there was this: a playoff to determine the Boys' 13-14 champion that lasted eight holes.  Ted Rider (Vicksburg, Mich.) prevailed with a par on the par-3 eighth hole on the Spruce Course, ending the longest playoff in tournament history.

Thank you to all who participated and those who supported them!  It was an exciting, fantastic tournament.

Click here for complete results.

Click here to read coverage in the Kalamazoo Gazette

The Century Team Results
Niles 225-241-466
Schoolcraft 226-242-468
Vicksburg 231-237-468
Plainwell 230-241-471
Portage 252-247-499
St. Joseph 255-260-515
Kalamazoo 295-304-599

Also...

Click here for scores from The Junior Open, which was held July 13-14 at HawksHead Links in South Haven.  The Junior Open and The Century will become part of the new Michigan Junior Majors, a four-tournament event next summer.  Stay tuned to this site for further MJM updates in the fall.  

Junior Open Team Results
Schoolcraft 235-222-457
Vicksburg 232-234-466
Niles 240-230-470
Kalamazoo 245-253-498
St. Joseph 253-235-488
Big Rapids 261-247-508