Larry Cloniger and Mark Hodges claim the 57th Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship

 

Event: 57th Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship

Host Site: ​Rock Hill Country Club, Rock Hill, S.C.

Playing Dates: April 15-17, 2025

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ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 17, 2025) — Larry Cloniger of Gastonia, N.C., and Mark Hodges of Belmont, N.C., claimed the 57th Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship at Rock Hill Country Club with rounds of 67-65-64 for a 20-under-par total of 196.

After opening with a 5-under 67 in windy conditions, the duo surged to the top of the leaderboard with bogey-free rounds on Wednesday and Thursday to win by four shots.

“Well, the last two days, no bogeys,” Cloniger said. “One bogey in three days, which was big. Especially the first day with the wind… it was unbelievable. So, one bogey on the first day, and we cleaned it up the rest of the way in.”

Their final-round 8-under-par 64 was the lowest score of the day, fueled by steady putting and Hodges’ sharp approach play.

“I’ve never seen somebody hit so many hybrids to inside of ten feet in my life,” Cloniger said. “My partner was wearing it out.”

Jay Barnes of Charlotte, N.C., and Kyle Brown of Indian Trail, N.C., finished runner-up at 16-under-par 200 after leading with an 8-under 64 in the opening round.

Rock Hill Country Club, founded in 1934, once again proved to be a championship-caliber venue with its classic layout and firm, fast conditions.

Special thanks to the members and staff at Rock Hill Country Club for hosting the 57th Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship including Head Golf Professional Nick Stafford, Assistant Golf Professional Cameron Hall, Superintendent Bobby Sabour, and Food & Beverage Manager Kat Denio.