News Release

For Immediate Release: May 25, 2004

Headline: Scott Trethewey Earns Top Spot at Massachusetts Open Qualifying at Black Rock CC

Hingham, MA – Scott Trethewey (The Milton-Hoosic Club) not only shot an impressive 2-under par 69 this afternoon to capture medalist honors during the second day of Massachusetts Open qualifying, he also notched his first-ever hole in one. Trethewey, who serves as head golf professional at The Milton-Hoosic Club, registered his perfect strike on the 12th hole of Black Rock Country Club en route to his back nine low score of 2-under par 33.

Trethewey was one of 20 qualifiers who today earned a spot at the Massachusetts Open Championship, which will be held on June 21-23 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Massachusetts.

Finishing two strokes back of Trethewey at even par 71 was Adam Williamson (Peru, ME), while Doug Clapp (Walpole CC) turned in a score of 2-over par 73 which was tops for all amateur players in the field. Other local amateurs advancing to the Championship were Steven Tasho (Thorny Lea GC), Bruce Chalas (Pinecrest GC), Jeffrey Stewart (Marshfield CC), Alex Snickenberger (Wellesley CC) and Steve Maskell (Winchester CC).

During the first day of qualifying, held on Monday at Springfield Country Club, a total of 15 golfers advanced to the Championship. Brian Crawford (Granby, MA) led the way at that site by firing a 3-under par 69 to earn medalist honors. This year’s Massachusetts Open Championship field will consist of 105 qualifiers and 45 exempt players.