WAYLAND, Massachusetts (July 2, 2024) – Two years ago, Sandy Burr Country Club hosted the Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship, and on Tuesday hosted qualifying for this year’s event. In total, 16 players earned an automatic spot in the popular championship, which will take place July 30-31 at Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley.
Entries are open to any amateur golfers who have an active Mass Golf Membership at a public golf course, a course/club that provides playing opportunities for the general public seven days a week, and a Handicap Index® not exceeding 12.0 (at the time of registration).
Nick Leblanc, a member of nearby Wayland Country Club, shot 1-under-par 71 to pace the field. Leblanc, who finished T2 in the 2022 championship, made birdie on two of his first three holes and added an eagle on the par-5 11th to add to his strong performance. Playing in the same group, Jonathan Rajcula (Hopedale Country Club) shot 2-under on the back nine en route to an even-par 72. Fellow Hopedale member Lucas Levasseur, 18, the youngest in the field, shot 2-over to earn his spot in the field.
Kyle Devin (Braintree Municipal GC) and Josh Belowich (Sassamon Trace Golf Course) both advanced by shooting 73, as well as Sandy Burr member Kyle Lightner who was one of four players to shoot 76.
Ronan Connolly (Wayland Country Club) was among five players to qualify on the number at 5-over 77, but Connolly shook off a pair of double-bogeys on his final nine by making birdie on the 9th (his 18th) to meet the qualifying mark.
HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF QUALIFIERS AND ALTERNATES:
QUALIFIER (Sandy Burr Country Club-Par 72)
Nick Leblanc, Wayland Country Club; 71
Jonathan Rajcula, Hopedale Country Club; 72
Kyle Devin, Braintree Municipal GC; 73
Josh Belowich, Sassamon Trace Golf Course; 73
Lucas Levasseur, Hopedale Country Club; 74
John McCarthy, George Wright Golf Course; 74
Keith Stone, The Tour; 74
Brad Costa, Quashnet Valley Country Club; 76
Kyle Lightner, Sandy Burr Country Club; 76
Christopher Gray, New England Country Club; 76
Mark Dwyer, Green Harbor Golf Club; 76
Scott Webster, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course; 77
Bryce Piemonte, Tekoa Country Club; 77
Jeffrey Kilday, Green Harbor Golf Club; 77
John Uppgren, George Wright Golf Course; 77
Ronan Connolly, Wayland Country Club; 77
ALTERNATES
Nick Bator Taconic Golf Club; 78
Bruce Carter Green Hill Muni Golf Course; 78
Robbie Cole Shining Rock Golf Club; 78
Bob Blackmar Wachusett Country Club; 78
Anthony Bisceglia Wachusett Country Club; 78
Cob Carlson George Wright Golf Course; 78
Qualifying for the Mass Amateur Public Links will continue next week. Here are the remaining dates and locations on the schedule:
July 9 – Poquoy Brook Golf Club (Lakeville)
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July 16 – Cyprian Keyes Golf Club (Boylston)
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July 18 – Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds (Barnstable)
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