It was an incredible year on the course in 2025 and for seven players it culminated with a GSGA Player of the Year honor.
Bob Royak of Alpharetta notched his seventh total GSGA Senior Men's Player of the Year honor with another strong campaign on the course:
- Quarterfinalist at U.S. Senior Amateur
- Runner-up at Georgia Match Play Championship and Georgia Senior Championship
- Georgia Senior Open Champion
- Georgia Senior Four-Ball Champion
We caught up with Bob, who has won eight total GSGA Player of the Year honors, to get his thoughts on his 2025 campaign and learn more about him on and off the course!
What did earning your GSGA Player of the Year honor mean to you?
ROYAK: "It’s special to earn the honor for sure. I think it helps validate the practice and preparation time put in. Golf is such a great game and I am grateful to achieve any success when competing."
What was your favorite golf memory from 2025? And why?
R: "I have two. Winning the Crump Cup Senior at Pine Valley was a real highlight. Pine Valley is such a special place and the Crump Cup event is one of the best weeks of the year. Also I am proud to have shot my age in 2025. I shot 62 on my home course, St. Ives Country Club, at age 63."
What are your early goals for 2026 you hope to accomplish?
R: "Just try to maintain my level of play. Getting up in age is a real challenge. I’d love to play one more U.S. Senior Open and make a good run at Georgia and national titles in 2026."
How many holes-in-one do you have: "17."
Lowest round you’ve shot in a competition and in what event: "64 in the Georgia Senior Open and U.S. Senior qualifying."
Favorite food/meal: "Pizza."
Favorite movie: "The Godfather (and II)."
Favorite golf course you’ve ever played: "Pine Valley."
Course you want to play one day: "Augusta National.
Hobbies outside of golf: "Travel with my wife and watch sports."
Favorite musician/band: "The Beatles."
Favorite sports team: "Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
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