McCulla’s charge to city golf crown ends in record-setting fashion as he breaks scoring mark

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 22, 2023
Alex McCulla, right, celebrates with his caddie Tyler Bertram after winning the Quincy Men's City Golf Championship on Sunday at Westview Golf Course with a record-setting score of 12-under 130. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The way the late Sunday afternoon sunlight fell through the trees created a spotlight for Alex McCulla to stand in as he was handed the Quincy Men’s City Golf Championship trophy following some of the most dominant play in tournament history. Then his father, Mike, and sister, Alaina, joined him for a family…

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Photo gallery: McCulla returns in time to snare crown at city golf championships

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 22, 2023
Alex McCulla, center, poses for a family photo with his sister, Alaina, and his father, Mike, after winning his second Quincy Men's City Golf Championship on Sunday at Westview Golf Course. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — After the Illinois State University men’s golf team finished playing in the NCAA regional in Bath, Mich., McCulla first made it back to Bloomington-Normal and then navigated his way home to Westview Golf Course in time to play in the Quincy Men’s City Golf Championship. From there, he simply dominated, winning his second…

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How the West won: Barry product makes critical putts, holds off talented field to win city golf title

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 22, 2022
Rilee West follows his tee shot on the 17th hole at Westview Golf Course during Sunday's second round of the Quincy Men's City Golf Championship. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — As the size of the gallery grew on the back nine of Sunday’s Quincy Men’s City Golf Championship at Westview Golf Course, the same question was being asked over and over. Who is Rilee West? The answer is clear now. He is a champion. A Barry resident who spent his freshman year of…

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