Rob Simmons ran away from the field to claim an 11-shot victory at the Beaufort City Championship over the weekend, capturing the title for a record fourth time.
Simmons carded rounds of 67 and 66 for a 10-under-par total at Fripp Island Club, easily claiming the title over runner-up Matt O’Quinn. Defending champion Patrick Mitchell tied for third at 4-over.
Simmons was the only player to break par Saturday on the Ocean Point course, as he carded six birdies and one bogey en route to a 67 and a six-shot lead entering the final round. Simmons didn’t let up on Sunday on the Ocean Creek course, making seven birdies and just one bogey to card a 66.
Simmons, who previously won the event in 2011, 2014 and 2015, broke a tie with Mark Anderson for the most titles in the history of the tournament.
Dan Bostick won the pro division, shooting 1-over to hold off Jeff Pinckney by six shots.
All-time Champions
1998: Mike Ingram
1999: Patrick Mitchell
2000: Mike Ingram
2001: Mark Anderson
2002: Gary Shimmin
2003: Jeff Pinckney
2004: Trey Testino
2005: Terry Lanning
2006: Char Cormier
2007: Christian Sherbert
2008: Mark Anderson
2009: Mark Anderson
2010: Char Cormier
2011: Rob Simmons
2012: JD Hoft
2013: Reed Weatherford
2014: Rob Simmons
2015: Rob Simmons
2016: Matt O’Quinn
2017: Doug Weaver
2018: Patrick Mitchell
2019: Rob Simmons
