Schlachter wins Senior Amateur
The Club at Nevillewood’s Paul Schlachter shot a 2-over 72 in round two, but held on to win the Pennsylvania Senior Amateur Championship Tuesday at Chester Valley Golf Club. Schlachter carded a two-day total of an even 140 at the 6,506-yard, par-70 (35-35) course. Saucon Valley Country Club’s Thomas A. Bartolacci, Jr. and LedgeRock Golf Club’s Chip Lutz were two shots back at two-over par.
Uniontown Country Club’s Joe Ruby finished in a tie for 19th place with a two-day total of 12-over 152. Ruby fired a 76 on Day 2. George Knapp tied for 67th place with a 26-over 166 in representing Uniontown Country Club.
Kevin M. Muehring tied for 82nd place with a 34-over 174 as Uniontown Country Club had three golfers in the state tournament.