Tim Burr of Somerset Hills Country Club today shot a two-under par 70 (35-35) to capture medalist honors in the third and final sectional qualifying round for the 85th New Jersey State Golf Association / Lincoln-Mercury Open Championship at the par 72, 6950 yard Glenwood Country Club in Old Bridge. Despite a two-plus hour weather delay, 28 qualifiers advanced to the Open Championship itself, which will be held July 12-14 at the Fairmount Country Club in Chatham.

 

Claiming low-amateur honors was Ray Marchuk of Plainfield Country Club, who fired a one-under par 71 (34-37). Jim Burke of Montammy, Mike LaBrutto of Roxiticus, and David Wedzik of Glenwood (all professionals) placed in third place, both shooting an even-par 72.

 

The following is a complete listing of today’s qualifiers, who will join those who qualified at previous sites and those exempt from qualifying:

 

Tim Burr, Somerset Hills C.C., 35-35--70

Ray Marchuk (a), Plainfield C.C., 34-37--71

Jim Burke, Montammy G.C., 37-35--72

Mike LaBrutto, Roxiticus G.C., 36-36--72

David Wedzik, Glenwood C.C., 36-36--72

Chris Mazzuchetti, Colonia C.C., 37-37--74

John Peterson (a), Deal G. & C.C., 39-35--74

Robby Lobel (a), Brooklake C.C., 37-37--74

Jeff Bonicky, Sea Oaks Golf Club, 39-35--74

Dan Marino (a), Due Process Stable, 39-35--74

Jeff Stebbins (a), Ridgewood C.C., 38-37--75

Peter Barron (a), Stone Harbor G.C., 34-41--75

Rick Hughart, Tavistock C.C., 38-37--75

Jonathan Wolfe, Essex Fells C.C., 37-39--76

Michael McNall, Green Brook C.C., 40-36--76

John McCarthy, Beacon Hill C.C., 36-40--76

Charles Schuyler, Baltusrol G.C., 39-37--76

John Lovett (a), Charleston Springs G.C., 40-36--76

Stephen Shellock (a), Eagle Oaks G.C., 36-40--76

Greg Raphel Jr (a), Knoll C.C., 38-38--76

Larry Silk (a), Greate Bay G.C., 38-38--76

Rich Owsik, Somerset Hills C.C., 38-38--76

Merv Smith (a), Passaic County G.C., 39-38--77

Karl E. Brand (a), Deal G. & C.C., 39-38--77

Tom Greenwood (a), Peddie G.C., 39-38--77

Mark Kosko (a), Seaview G.C., 41-36--77

Buddie Kurman, Linwood C.C., 38-39--77

Patrick Mallory, Hawk Pointe G.C., 39-38--77