Bohn, Branton among first-stage qualifiers for U.S. Senior Open at Cartersville Country Club

April 29, 2025

Jason Bohn

On Monday, Cartersville Country Club was a Stage One qualifying spot for the 2025 USGA U.S. Senior Open. One hundred six professionals and amateur entrants sought 21 qualifying spots on the 6,854-yard, par-72 layout.

The qualifiers advanced to one of twelve Final Qualifying sites from May 19 to June 2. Those qualification rounds will determine the final field for the 45th U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor (East Course) in Colorado Springs on June 26-29.

Professionals Joe Kern (Vero Beach, FL) and Bradley Long (Hoover, AL) were co-medalists at Cartersville Country Club, carding rounds of 67. Jay Jurecic (Caspian, MI) shot 68, and Hank Kim (Jonesboro, GA) fired a 69.

John Smoltz

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz (Alpharetta, GA) and Jason Bohn (Kennesaw, GA) of the PGA Champions Tour were among five players to shoot 70. They were joined by amateurs Ray Greco (Social Circle, GA) and Christian Raynor (Kennesaw, GA), along with pro Jeffrey Lyons (Nashville, TN).

Gibby Gilbert III (Chattanooga, TN) and Len Mattiace (Atlantic Beach, FL) were joined by amateurs Tony Wise (Georgetown, KY) and David Noll (Dalton, GA) at 71.

Chad Branton

Cartersville resident Chad Branton was one of six to advance with an even-par 72. He was joined by amateurs Neal Hendee (Atlanta, GA), William Mitchell (Atlanta, GA), and Harold Wyatt (Atlanta, GA), plus professionals Kelly Sellers (Lakeland, FL), and David Potts (Johns Creek, GA).

The final two spots were earned with 1-over-par 73s by professional Paul Scaletta (Jupiter, FL) and amateur JJ Stewart (Canton, GA).