Johnson wins 44th annual Spudland Open
Despite a strong thunderstorm Saturday afternoon, which sent golfers to find cover, the 44th annual Coca-Cola Spudland Amateur Open at the Presque Isle Country Club went off without a hitch.
One of the bigger golf tournaments in Aroostook County, the Spudland has been a highlight for golfers each July.
The overall gross winner of the two-day stroke play tournament was Kent Johnson of the Bangor area. His total was 145. Dylan Carter, of Calais, was the overall net winner with a 131. Phil Pelletier won the Joseph Freeman Memorial Award as the PICC member with the lowest score. Pelletier’s two day total was 148.
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SPUDLAND WINNERS — Kent Johnson (left) holds the trophy for winning the 44th annual Coca-Cola Spudland Amateur Open. Johnson shot a two day total of 145. Phil Pelletier (center) holds the Joseph Freeman Memorial Award for the PICC member with the lowest score. Also shown is club manager Barry Madore.
Top five finishers in each division include:
A Division
Gross, Jamie Levitt, 148; Michael Hersey, 150; Porter Gervais, 151; and Chris Coffin, 153. Net, Brad Fitzgerald, 142; Rick Collins, 143; Mike Bendnar, 144; James Johnston, 144; and Sam Townsend, 144.
B Division
Gross, Barry Hobart, 153; Nick Chase, 158; Jason Clifford, Erik Dill, 160; and John Johnson, 160. Net, Garlie Gray, 139; Tim Belden, 140; Jon Humphrey, 140; Ernie Hein, Sr., 141; and Randy Ossinger, 142.
C Division
Gross, Tom Albert, 162; Barry Webster 169; Andy Guida, 172; Kevin Hughes, 173; and Mike Harris, 175. Net, Joel McCluskey, 141; Dan Hersey, 142; Stephen Smith, 142; Sam Peabody, 142; and Jeremy Gifford, 143.
D Division
Gross, Greg Hallett, 181; Glen Mahan, 184; Shawn Doyen, 191; Paul Hoyt, 192; and Dick Austin, 193. Net, Bob Lewandoski, 145; Bob Miller, 145; Alan O’Neal, 145; Steve Payne, 147; and Don Gagne, Jr., 149.
Tim Gagnon won the open division long drive contest with a drive of 284 yards. Dwayne McLeod won the senior division with a drive of 257 yards.
