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PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Open


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 5, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Open
Jhared Hack and Mark Huber
Jhared Hack and Mark Huber
Christian Bartolacci and Carl Wakely of West Florida Golf Tour
Christian Bartolacci and Carl Wakely of West Florida Golf Tour
Johann Benson putts his ball into the 18th hole on the final day of the Longboat Key Open.
Johann Benson putts his ball into the 18th hole on the final day of the Longboat Key Open.
Ryan Gildersleeve crouches down to figure out how to hit his ball.
Ryan Gildersleeve crouches down to figure out how to hit his ball.
Mark Stevens hits his ball out of the sand trap on the 18th hole and up onto the green.
Mark Stevens hits his ball out of the sand trap on the 18th hole and up onto the green.
Golf enthusiasts were encouraged to walk the course and watch the golfers play in the Longboat Key Open Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.
Golf enthusiasts were encouraged to walk the course and watch the golfers play in the Longboat Key Open Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.
Jhared Hack hits his ball out of a sand trap.
Jhared Hack hits his ball out of a sand trap.
Steve Pleis
Steve Pleis
Sebastian Mark putting
Sebastian Mark putting
Sean Jacklin hits the ball down the fairway.
Sean Jacklin hits the ball down the fairway.
Ryan Gildersleeve crouches down to figure out how to hit his ball.
Ryan Gildersleeve crouches down to figure out how to hit his ball.
Jhared Hack makes his final putt on the 18th hole.
Jhared Hack makes his final putt on the 18th hole.
Sean Jacklin putts his ball into the hole for an Eagle on the 18th hole.
Sean Jacklin putts his ball into the hole for an Eagle on the 18th hole.
Tommy and Helen Horton congratulate Sean Jacklin on how well he played.
Tommy and Helen Horton congratulate Sean Jacklin on how well he played.
Ryan Gildersleeve and Jhared Hack both crouch down on the 18th hole to figure out how to take their final shots.
Ryan Gildersleeve and Jhared Hack both crouch down on the 18th hole to figure out how to take their final shots.
Sebastian Mark
Sebastian Mark
Ben Knisely of Operation Second Chance receives a check from Carl Wakely Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course. The tournament raised $8,500 for Operation Second Chance.
Ben Knisely of Operation Second Chance receives a check from Carl Wakely Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course. The tournament raised $8,500 for Operation Second Chance.
Jerry Cable, Director of Marketing, speaks to the crowd before the presentation of awards Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.
Jerry Cable, Director of Marketing, speaks to the crowd before the presentation of awards Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.
Jhared Hack won the Longboat Key Open Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.
Jhared Hack won the Longboat Key Open Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course.

 

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