San Francisco City Championship
Bob Niger, Jeff Thomas win Senior titles at Harding Park
Niger defeats Todd Doss 3&2 in the Senior final, while Thomas edges Dean Prince 1 up through 19 holes to win the Super Senior title.
Championship Sunday delivered dramatic finishes across the senior divisions at the San Francisco City Championship, with titles decided at TPC Harding Park.
After a week of match play, both the Men’s Senior and Men’s Super Senior divisions crowned champions in tightly contested finals.
Senior Division: Niger captures title with 3&2 victory
The Senior Championship concluded with a strong performance from Bob Niger (6), who defeated Todd Doss (13) 3&2 to claim the title.
Niger seized control of the match during the middle stretch, using steady ball-striking and consistent putting to build a lead he would not surrender.
Doss, who had been one of the most consistent players throughout the bracket, battled to stay within reach but was unable to close the gap as Niger finished the match on the back nine.
The win caps an impressive run for Niger, who navigated one of the deepest senior brackets of the championship to emerge as the winner.
Super Senior Division: Thomas wins in extra holes
The Super Senior Championship delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the tournament, with Jeff Thomas (4) defeating Dean Prince (10) 1 up through 19 holes.
The match remained tightly contested throughout regulation, with neither player able to create separation over 18 holes.
After finishing all square, the match extended to extra holes, where Thomas delivered under pressure to secure the championship.
It was a fitting conclusion to a balanced and competitive bracket, with Thomas’ composure proving decisive at the final moment.
Championship takeaway
The senior divisions once again showcased the depth and competitiveness that define the San Francisco City Championship.
From Niger’s controlled performance in the Senior final to Thomas’ clutch play in extra holes, both champions demonstrated the resilience required to win at Harding Park.
In a championship built on history and match-play drama, Sunday delivered exactly what makes the City one of amateur golf’s most compelling events.