The Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament at the Caribou Country Club has a history of exciting finishes.
The 24th annual event stood up to that tradition on Sunday when the tournament championship was decided in a one-hole playoff between perennial winner, Herrick Hansen of Perth Andover, New Brunswick, and long-time tournament participant, Dana Worster of Bangor.
Hansen bested Worster by placing a perfect tee shot while Worster’s shot faded right and into trees right of the fairway. Worster made a strong bid with a 30-foot putt coming just short of the hole, while Hansen recovered from an errant second shot with a par and the victory.
Hansen had high praise for the tournament and for his competition. Both Hansen and Worster finished regular play with a 152 gross score over the 72 holes.
“This is just one great tournament,” said Hansen, who is a member of the Aroostook Valley Country Club. “The competition was great and Dana had some tough luck in the playoff, but he is one great ambassador for the game of golf. I’m just glad that his bad luck turned into good luck for me.”
Viola Kemp, who is also a multi-year winner of the tournament, took the overall ladies Division 1 gross title. Kemp, a former middle school teacher in Caribou, now resides in Palmyra. Kemp completed her 72 holes with a gross score of 159.
The top four golfers in each division are as follows:
Men’s Division 1, gross: first, Hanson; second, Worster; third, Ralph Michaud, 153; fourth, Steve Clark, 159. Net: first, Harold Tardy, 138; second, John Albert, 140; third, John Johnson, 144; fourth, Mike Gagnon, 145.
Division 2, gross: first, Rick Hallowell, 166; second, Bruce Fitzpatrick, 170; third, Mark Barthelemy, 172; fourth, Chris Lambert, 177. Net: first, Chris Richards, 140; second, Farhan Siddiqui, 142; third, Hobie Kemp, 147; fourth, Moe Collins, 153.
Division 3, gross: first, Mike Beaulieu, 176; second, Scott Hunter, 176; third, John Hallowell, 179; fourth, Cesar Siruno, 180. Net: first, David Wyman, 139; second, Mike Green, 145; third, Jack Herbert, 145; fourth, Jeff Everett, 149.
Division 4, gross: first, Keith Ireland, 197; second, Fred Hebert, 200; third, Joel Mayne, 204; fourth, Dave Winslow, 206. Net: first, Dave Silsbee, 150; second, Jim Caldwell, 152; third, Qamar Ahmed, 153; fourth, Gary Hebert, 153.
Ladies’ Division 1, gross: first, Vi Kemp; second, Ursula Johnston, 172; third, Betty Deveau, 172; fourth, Bern Michaud, 175. Net: first, Lupita Albert, 138; second, Emily Jose, 138; third, Jennifer Jose, 139; fourth, Jessie Thompson, 146.
Division 2, gross: first, Mary Lee Anderson, 192; second, Flo Siruno, 202; third, Janice Beaulieu, 204; fourth, Kris Doody, 220. Net: first, Dottie Fitzgerald, 143; second, Lisa Brissette, 146; third, Darlene Higgins, 160; fourth, Paula Parent, 170.
