ROSS RETURNS TO THE WINNER’S CIRCLE IN DRAMATIC FASHION

HATTIESBURG, MS – JUNE 9, 2026: Jacob Ross, PGA, the Director of Instruction at The Country Club of Jackson, clinched the 2026 Ladd’s/Club Car Mississippi Chapter Championship at Hattiesburg Country Club in dramatic fashion.

After a crowded Day 1 led by Joseph Dendy’s impressive 65 (-7), the tough, multi-tiered greens of Hattiesburg CC brought the field back together during Round 2. Trailing a packed leaderboard, Ross mounted a stellar comeback, fueled by excellent iron play. Tied for the lead at 4-under par on his final hole, Ross stuck a clutch wedge shot to within three feet, sinking the birdie putt to post a final-round 68 (-4) and secure the title. 

With the win, this is Ross’s second Mississippi Chapter title in three years. Ross had to outlast a fierce final-round charge from the Section’s top talent. Joseph Dendy, Head Golf Coach at Belhaven University, and Jake Narro, PGA, Sales Rep for Golf Cars of LA, pushed Ross to the limit, both finishing in a tie for second at 4-under par. They weren’t alone in the hunt, as Nic Ishee, PGA, Director of Golf at Metairie CC, Cory Cooper, PGA, Director of Golf at The Country Club of Jackson, Jared Smith, Assistant Golf Professional at Windance CC, and local favorite Kyle Ramey, PGA, all mounted serious second-round charges to keep the pressure on until the very last putt.

In the Senior Division, Quincy Morrison, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Clarksdale Country Club, put together a gritty performance to capture the crown, navigating the challenging conditions to finish at +3 overall.

A massive thank you to Hattiesburg CC,  Director of Golf, Kyle Ramey, PGA, Head Golf Professional, Winston Sizemore, PGA, and Assistant Golf Professional, Camilo Avila Salazar for their first-class hospitality. Special recognition goes to Superintendent Frank Ogletree, who had the course in phenomenal condition despite massive recent rainfall.

Thank you to Ladd’s & Brooks Baldwin for continuing to support this event as the title sponsor, and thank you to supporting sponsors Kolbe Verdun of TurtleBox, Cam Smith, PGA of Donald Ross Sportswear, Alvin Newell of Maui Jim, Taylor Erkman of StrackaLine, and Tom Eubank of Golf Sign & Design. Their support enables events like this to flourish.

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