Several Bradenton residents competed in local qualifying for the 2009 U.S. Open, which will be held June 18-21 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. Byron White and Ville Vaisanen tied for 10th at 6-over 77 on Wednesday at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor. Other local finishers included Patrik Sterner (81) and Peter Sterner (87). U.S. KIDS TOUR The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation will conduct two single-day events in Manatee County; the first is June 26 at The Links at Greenfield Plantation, followed by July 10 at River Wilderness CC. The events consist of nine age groups for boys (from ages 6-14) and eight for girls (ages 7-14). Parents are encouraged to serve as caddies for the players. Information: John Marshall at (770) 436-2643 or jmarsh4653@aol.com, Kristi Novak at (770) 441-3077 or knovak@uskidsgolf.com. GOLF LESSONS The Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy will be offering a wide range of lessons this summer at The Concession Golf Club. The club is at 7710 Lindrick Lane, six miles east of I-75 on University Parkway. For a limited time, you can buy three or four lessons and get an additional lesson free. Information: (941) 322-1922 or www.TheConcession.com. two-person event River Wilderness Golf & Country Club will host the Tampa “2” Sarasota Bay Area 2 Person Team Golf Championship on June 27-28. The format is a front nine scramble and back nine modified chapman Saturday followed by best ball Sunday. There will be an open division and an amateur division, and teams will be flighted based on first-round score. The entry fee is $125 and includes two rounds, range balls, prize purse and awards luncheon Sunday. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. June 23. The field is limited to the first 40 teams. Entry forms, tee times and scoreboard will be posted on www.riverwildernesscc.com. holes in one On May 4 at Heather Hills, Roger Goodhue aced the 116-yard 13th hole with a 9-wood. Witnesses were Bob Copeland, Larry Maschino and Preston Buitendorp. On May 4 at Waterlefe, Gerry Felty aced the 170-yard 11th hole with a 3-wood. Witnesses were Allan Terry and Tony Cothron. On May 6 at Heather Hills, Dr. Klick aced the 105-yard 12th hole with a 9-iron. Witness was Herta Klick. On May 8 at The Links at Greenfield, Ken Heath aced the 132-yard third hole with a 7-iron. Witnesses were Don Bencin and Dutch Schultze. On May 8 at Pinebrook/Ironwood, Jim Coury aced the 189-yard seventh hole with a 7-wood. Witnesses were Jack Coury, Pauline Coury and Ryan Coury. On May 9 at Pinebrook/Ironwood, Nord Dietz aced the 124-yard fifth hole with an 8-iron. Witnesses were Bob Guerette and Jan Dietz. On May 9 at Serenoa, Bob Channell aced the 154-yard 15th hole with a 7-iron. Witnesses were Bob Woods, Robert Twiss and Patrick Murphy. On May 10 at IMG Academies, Kris Murphy aced the 112-yard eighth hole with a 5-hybrid. Witnesses were Paul Boso, Carol Roper and Ron Roper. — Herald Staff
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