Back-nine charge in final round lands Guthrie in runner-up spot at 75th Illinois Open

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 7, 2024
Quincy native Luke Guthrie shot a 3-under 33 on the back nine of the final round of the 75th Illinois Open on Wednesday and finished tied for second overall. | Muddy River Sports file photo

FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — Luke Guthrie mounted a charge only one golfer withstood, and it proved the 34-year-old Quincy native still has the game to compete. Guthrie played the back nine of the Flossmoor Golf Club in 3-under 33 Wednesday afternoon, closing with a birdie on the par-5 18th hole to post a 6-under 210 total…

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