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May 7, 2008

Parajeckas, Dantas, Kirby advance in Open golf

Anyone who follows golf in New England knows the names Parajeckas, Dantas and Kirby. All have been frequent contenders in regional events and they were again yesterday.

There was one difference this time. While the names are familiar, not all the faces are.

The Parajeckas who won medalist honors in U.S. Open qualifying at The Shelter Harbor Club in Charlestown, R.I., was Jason Parajeckas. He is a December graduate the University of Connecticut who recently turned pro. He is the son of Paul Parajeckas, the head pro at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Mass., and a player who not only has won numerous New England events but also has competed on the Champions Tour.

Jason Parajeckas recorded a 2-under 69 that included a 31 on the back nine. He began his run by chipping in for birdie on the 10th hole.

Jeff Dantas, a Seekonk, Mass., resident who owns his own golf teaching center, took second with a 70 and Eddie Kirby, the head pro at Alpine Country Club and a former PGA Tour player, was third among the 43 players with 71.

All scores are available at rigalinks.org

Posted by Paul Kenyon  at 6:36 PM to Paul Kenyon on Golf | Permalink

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