Derek Paton, Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland
RESULTS: 17th Jack Hesler Tournament
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – Round one is in the books at the 17th Jack Hesler Tournament being hosted by Mission Resort & Club. It was a challenging day in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, as temperatures eventually reached the low 50s, but felt much cooler during a few light rain showers. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for even cooler temperatures.
Derek Paton, of Lundin Links in Fife, Scotland, holds the lead in the Senior Division after a sparkling five-under round of 67. John Barry, of University Park, FL, is just one stroke behind after his own strong round of four-under 68.
Paige Hood, of Atlanta, GA, leads the Super Senior Division by three strokes after posting an even-par 72. James Pearson, of Charlotte, NC, is in second place heading into round two tomorrow.
Robert Hess, of Casselberry, FL, has a one stroke lead in the Legend Division over Pete Allen, of Southport, NC. Hess fired a two-over 74 in the first round.
Finally, in the Super Legend Division, Sam Robinson, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, found red numbers himself, shooting two-under 70. He leads John Osborne, of Vero Beach, FL, by five strokes.
The second round will be underway tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
Special thanks to the ownership and staff at Mission Resort for their generous hospitality in hosting the event.
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