For the fifth consecutive year, John and Jeffrey Long, of Murrells Inlet, S.C. won the Super Senior Division championship of the National Father-Son Invitational at The Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst
In the 57th edition of the event that began in 1970, the Longs won on the first playoff hole against Charles Green III and Garland Green of Bristol, Va., who had tied through three days of play at 12-under-par 276.
John and Jeffrey Long
The Longs began their winning streak in 2022 and also claimed the Senior Division in 2021 for six total Father-Son divisional titles.
The overall field of the event consisted of 41 teams from 10 states.
Notable past winners of the National Father-Son Invitational include Tom and Tom Kite, Jr; Arthur and Scott Hoch; Rod and Steve Spittle; and Kelly and Blair Miller.
The tournament was conceived by Dale Morey, a CCNC member and a noted amateur player who was also a basketball All-America at LSU. He won the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in 1974 and 1977.
In the Senior Division, LD and Andy Simmons of Charlotte claimed first place on the second playoff hole with Chuck and Chase Tickle, CCNC members from Raleigh after the groups tied at 10-under-par 278. The Tickles were the defending champions in the Senior Division.
LD and Andy Simmons
Jason and Brady Lina of Alpharetta, Ga., who won in 2024, captured the Championship division at 17-under-par 271 by three strokes over Tad and Nik Tomblin of Alum Creek, W. Va.
Feature Photo: Jason and Brady Lina
Photos Courtesy of Country Club of North Carolina