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Hall-of-Fame pitcher John Smoltz qualifies for Senior Open By Te Associated Press


John Smoltz Planterra Ridge GC Te 51-year-old Smoltz qualified


for the U.S. Senior Open on Tursday, emerging from a three- man playoff to take the final spot.


What an incredible day of golf at


Planterra Ridge GC! Jack Larkin and Sonny Skinner tied for medalist honors and John Smoltz secured the third qualifying spot in a playoff! Good luck in the #USSeniorOpen!


Final Leaderboard — Georgia


State Golf Association (@GSGA) June 1, 2018


Tree places were up for grabs in


the 18-hole qualifier at Planterra Ridge Golf Club in Peachtree City, Georgia, about 30 miles south of Atlanta.


Jack Larkin and Sonny


Skinner got through in regulation by shooting 4-under 68, with Smoltz and two others one stroke back.


Brian Tennyson was eliminated


on the first playoff hole with a bogey. On the third extra hole, Smoltz


finished off Brian Ferris despite making double bogey. Smoltz spent most of his career


with the Atlanta Braves. He finished with a record of 213-155 with 154 saves — making him the only pitcher in baseball history with 200 wins and 150 saves. He was an eight-


time All-Star and captured the NL Cy Young Award in 1996. Smoltz also was an avid golfer in


his spare time, along with teammates Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. All


three were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Te 2018 U.S. Senior Open


will be held June 28-July 1 at Te Broadmoor-East Course in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


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