Boone Valley Golf Club in Augusta, Missouri, hosted the 2025 Gateway Senior PPC, where four PGA Professionals earned their spots in the upcoming Senior PGA Professional Championship. Leading the way was Boone Valley’s own Bryan McMurray, PGA who used his home-course advantage to shoot rounds of 66 and 73, finishing at 3-under-par (139) to claim the top qualifying position. Jimmy Bals, PGA of Forest Hills Country Club followed closely behind, turning in scores of 67 and 73 to finish at 2-under-par (140), securing the second qualifying spot.
Tied for third at 5-over-par (147) were Grant Masson, PGA of St. Louis Country Club and Michael Tucker, PGA of Bellerive Country Club. Masson posted rounds of 75 and 72, while Tucker rebounded from an opening 76 with a strong 71 on day two. Despite the pressure and lightning delay at Boone Valley, both players held steady to round out the final qualifying positions.
All four competitors will now advance to compete in the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Their performances at Boone Valley highlighted not only consistency and resilience but also the strength of senior talent in the Gateway Section. The national stage awaits, where they’ll represent their clubs and the section among the country’s top senior PGA Professionals.