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East County swings for Phil Galvano Classic

East County swings for Phil Galvano Classic


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 3:18 p.m. May 15, 2015
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More than 140 golfers came together for an afternoon of cold drinks, golfing and to support former Senator Phil Galvano, May 15, at the 19th annual Phil Galvano Classic, held at the Legacy Golf Club.

Tracy Mayernick has been golfing for eight years.
Tracy Mayernick has been golfing for eight years.
Tallahassee resident Tom Bossie traveled to the Ranch just to attend the annual event.
Tallahassee resident Tom Bossie traveled to the Ranch just to attend the annual event.
Austin Boyd focuses on the ball while putting.
Austin Boyd focuses on the ball while putting.
Friends Chris Chaney, Travis Hutson and Trevor Mask enjoy time with friends before the tournament starts.
Friends Chris Chaney, Travis Hutson and Trevor Mask enjoy time with friends before the tournament starts.
Senator Nancy Detert and Kathy Lehner get ready to start the 17-hole tournament.
Senator Nancy Detert and Kathy Lehner get ready to start the 17-hole tournament.
Bryan Ellerson and Bill Gresham head toward their golf cart minutes before the tournament begins.
Bryan Ellerson and Bill Gresham head toward their golf cart minutes before the tournament begins.
Kim French and Dave Otterness enjoy cold drinks and laughs with friends.
Kim French and Dave Otterness enjoy cold drinks and laughs with friends.
Julie and Senator Bill Galvano enjoy the event, which honors Galvano's father, Phil.
Julie and Senator Bill Galvano enjoy the event, which honors Galvano's father, Phil.
Pat Hagerty and Jeff Marx wait for the signal to drive toward hole No. 1.
Pat Hagerty and Jeff Marx wait for the signal to drive toward hole No. 1.
John Holley, Mike Sole and Chris Flack are stocked and ready to start swinging.
John Holley, Mike Sole and Chris Flack are stocked and ready to start swinging.
Ray Morris and Zack DeCicco ride together throughout the event.
Ray Morris and Zack DeCicco ride together throughout the event.
Jeff Parsons enjoys golfing and hits the course as often as he can.
Jeff Parsons enjoys golfing and hits the course as often as he can.
Gary Reinstrom plays the bagpipe for attendees.
Gary Reinstrom plays the bagpipe for attendees.
Amanda Santos is among the 140 competitors.
Amanda Santos is among the 140 competitors.
Jeff Van Guilder takes a few practice shots before the tournament.
Jeff Van Guilder takes a few practice shots before the tournament.
Scott Waller focuses on the ball before swinging on the driving range.
Scott Waller focuses on the ball before swinging on the driving range.
Tim Wiest has been golfing for more than 30 years.
Tim Wiest has been golfing for more than 30 years.

 

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