News Release

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2004

Headline: Scott, Gilmartin Are Medalists at Day 2 of Massachusetts Amateur Qualifying

Andover, MA – Scorching temperatures at Andover Country Club this afternoon did not hamper the play of James Scott (Haverhill CC) and John Gilmartin (Indian Ridge CC) as the two competitors shot a day low score of 1-under par 71 to capture medalist honors during the second day of Massachusetts Amateur qualifying. Qualifying for the 96th playing of the Massachusetts Amateur is being held this week in preparation for the Championship event, which is scheduled for July 12-16 at Taconic Golf Club.

Scott and Gilmartin were the only players to finish under par for the day. Evan Harmeling (Andover CC) and Steve Maskell (Winchester CC) claimed a share of second place with a score of 1-over par 73, while four others were one shot back at 2-over par 74 Fifteen players earned a berth to the Massachusetts Amateur Championship this afternoon at Andover CC.

Additional qualifying rounds will be held on June 10 and June 14-16 at the following sites:
June 10 – Marlborough CC
June 14 – Bass Rocks GC; CC of New Bedford; Pine Brook CC; Wampatuck CC
June 15 – Crumpin-Fox Club; Wahconah CC
June 16 – Cummaquid GC; Franklin CC

A total of 747 players are vying for 123 qualifying spots during this year’s qualifying. Twenty-one players, including 2003 champion Andy Drohen (St. Anne CC), are exempt from qualifying this year.