379 Yard Drive wins RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Qualifying Event at Wentworth Hills

May 17, 2009 - PRLog -- On an overcast day at Wentworth Hills Golf Club in Plainville, MA, 46 contestants showed up to see if they would qualify for the second stage of the 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, the premier event in power golf.
In the Open division, Phil Duchett took top honors with a 379 drive. In the Senior division (45 and up), Larry Saggesi took top honors with a 370 yard drive. In the Super Senior division(53 and up), Scituate Country Club’s Jim Dee won with a 347 yard drive.
Additional Open qualifiers include: Mark Johnson, 375; Johnny Schiamo, 372; Justin Shanley, 365 and in the Senior division, Mike Barbarossa, 353. Overall, there were 50 drives over 300 yards and 10 drives 350 or greater.
Top finishers at Wentworth Hills will advance to the regional finals of the 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship. The ultimate goal is to earn a spot at the RE/MAX world finals, scheduled October 25-30, 2009, in scenic Mesquite, Nevada.
“This event was beyond expectations,” said Jay Sapovits, Managing Director of Wentworth Hills Golf Club. “We had over 100 folks come watch these competitors and when you see balls going 350 yards routinely, it’s easy to see why.”
For information call 1.508.699.9406 x 201or visit www.wentworthhillsgolf.com.

Wentworth Hills Golf Club is located in Plainville, MA between Boston & Providence and only minutes from the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Our location is ideal for everyone from the Boston Metro area to Providence’s Federal Hill. Wentworth has something to offer any golfer who is looking for the complete golf experience: ideal course conditions, driving range, the fun-filled “Legends Pub” and a staff assembled to provide great service. With a 100% satisfaction or your money back guarantee, Wentworth Hills Golf Club won’t disappoint.
Public Always Welcome.

# # #

Wentworth Hills Golf Club, located between Boston & Providence and only minutes from the Wrentham Premium Outlets, our location is ideal for everyone from the Metro area to Federal Hill. Ask about our 100% promise.