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Champions Crowned at Golf Championships

Jul 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release
winner at gold championship holding trophy

Senior Championship winner is Mark Morgan of Shingle Springs. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Golf Council


SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 57th City Senior, 16th City Super Senior, and Legends Men’s Championships on July 22 to July 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur golfers from around the region.

Senior Division (Ages 55 to 64)
Mark Morgan of Shingle Springs captured the Senior Championship title with steady rounds of 71-71 for a total of 142. Morgan birdied holes 6, 9, 13 and 14 during his final round to secure the win. A Sacramento native, Morgan is no stranger to local success; this marks his third City Senior title, with previous wins in 2015 and 2019.


Super Senior Champion is Bob Niger of Roseville. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Golf Council


Super Senior Division (Ages 65-plus)
A playoff was required to determine the Super Senior Champion, with Bob Niger of Roseville prevailing over Brady Donoghue of Folsom by making par on the first playoff hole. Both finished regulation play with a total score of 139: Niger with rounds of 72-67 and Donoghue with 74-65. This victory marks Niger’s third Sacramento Golf Council title in 2025, following wins at the 52nd Sacramento County Senior Championship and the fifth Sacramento Valley Senior Amateur.

Legends Division (Ages 75-plus)
Another playoff decided the Legends Champion, with Herb Jensen of Carmichael edging out Bob Cook of Antelope on the third playoff hole with a par on the par-3. Jensen shot 73-70 for a 143 total, while Cook recorded 69-74. Jensen has been on a tear this year, capturing five Legends titles between April and July. Jensen also previously won the City Super Senior in 2018.

The tournament welcomed male amateur golfers in three age divisions, including Senior Division (55 to 64): GHIN index of 9.4 or less, playing from blue tees (about 6,550 yards), Super Senior Division (65-plus): GHIN index of 11.4 or less, playing from white tees (about 6,300 yards), Legends Division (75-plus): GHIN index of 13.4 or less, playing from gold tees (about 5,900 yards).

The event was directed by Rhea Harris, a dedicated volunteer with the Sacramento Golf Council, which organizes 25 city and county tournaments annually for amateur golfers.


Legends Champion is Herb Jensen of Carmichael. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Golf Council