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Bartolacci shatters Cranston Country Club course record with opening 63
Cranston, RI-Christian Bartolacci rewrote Cranston Country Club’s history books on the strength of an eight birdie, no bogey performance en route to grabbing the opening round lead of the Cranston Open. Dan Janton lies two shots back after a 6-under par 65, which tied the previous course record set by Bill Link and Geoff Sisk in last year’s tournament. Long time Rhode Island standout Mike Capone carded a 4-under par 67 while Bart McCarthy continues his impressive play with a 3-under 68. Meanwhile, Cleveland Golf Tour money leader Sean O’Hair fired a 69 and stands tied for fourth with Ryan Ouelette and Charles Hong. “I hit it exactly where I wanted to on every hole,” said Bartolacci, who made the turn in 3-under par 32 then added three more birdies and an eagle on the par 5, 17th hole to complete his record breaking day. “I’ve got a long way to go,” admitted Bartolacci, who became the fifth Cleveland player to either break or tie a course record this season. “These guys aren’t going to lay down for me.” One-over par through five holes, Dan Janton altered his putting routine and decided to close his eyes while he putted for the remainder of the round. “Drastic times call for drastic measures,” said Janton, who recorded seven birdies from the 6th hole to the clubhouse on the way to carding his lowest round of the season. Mike Capone, fresh off of his win in the Rhode Island Open yesterday, notched four birdies in a six hole stretch on the back nine to offset a 1-over par through seven start. “The golf course is in great condition,” said Capone, who honed his skills at Cranston as a junior. A host of players
find themselves at 1-under par 70, including recently crowned
Greater Bangor Open Champion Matt Donovan, 2003 Providence Open
Champion Mike Carbone and Ramon Franco, the brother of PGA Tour
star Carlos Franco. |
