Quincy native Guthrie wins U.S. Open local qualifier, moves step closer to return to major

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 7, 2024
Quincy native Luke Guthrie won a U.S. Open local qualifier Monday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. | Muddy River Sports file photo

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Quincy native Luke Guthrie took the first step toward returning to major golf competition Monday, winning a local U.S. Open qualifier to advance to the sectional round to be played in June. Guthrie shot a 7-under 65 at the Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach to earn medalist honors. He earned…

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Guthrie ties for second at U.S. Open local qualifier, will play in 36-hole sectional qualifier in June

By Muddy River Sports | May 9, 2023
Quincy native Luke Guthrie finished tied for second in a U.S. Open local qualifier at Illini Country Club in Springfield, Ill. | Muddy River Sports file photo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Luke Guthrie moved a step closer to playing in another U.S. Open this week thanks to a birdie barrage and a flawless back nine. The Quincy native finished tied for second at a U.S. Open local qualifying event at Illini Country Club, shooting 5-under 66 to earn one of five advancing spots…

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Olympic-sized dreams: Lewton’s participation in U.S. Open keeps her career swimming forward

By Ron Kinscherf | December 15, 2022
Sheridan Swim Team member Abby Lewton, a 14-year-old freshman at Hannibal High School, recently competed in the U.S. Open in Greensboro, N.C. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

QUINCY — Abby Lewton’s daily routine isn’t terribly different from the average high school student-athlete anywhere across the country. Wake up. Go to school. Maybe steal a few minutes for homework or hanging with friends. Go to practice. Finish up homework. Call it a night. The next day, do it all over again. The difference…

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