|
|
Published June 19, 2009 01:06 am - MIAMI, Okla. — Spicing his round with four consecutive birdies, Rhein Gibson carded a 6-under-par 66 Thursday afternoon to claim the first-round lead in the seventh Buffalo Run Casino Classic at the Peoria Ridge Golf Course. Rhein, from Edmond, Okla., owns a one-stroke advantage over five players, and 11 more are two strokes back. Sharing second place are Jason Dillard, Nathan Stamey, Travis Bertoni, Joey Lamielle and Pablo Acuna. Ted Potter, this season’s tour money leader, and Cody Freeman, former northeast Oklahoma resident, and defending champion Jeff Corr were in a large group at 2-under 70.
Gibson's 66 leads Buffalo Run Classic
By Jim Henry
jhenry@joplinglobe.com
MIAMI, Okla. — Spicing his round with four consecutive birdies, Rhein Gibson carded a 6-under-par 66 Thursday afternoon to claim the first-round lead in the seventh Buffalo Run Casino Classic at the Peoria Ridge Golf Course.
Rhein, from Edmond, Okla., owns a one-stroke advantage over five players, and 11 more are two strokes back.
Sharing second place are Jason Dillard, Nathan Stamey, Travis Bertoni, Joey Lamielle and Pablo Acuna.
Ted Potter, this season’s tour money leader, and Cody Freeman, former northeast Oklahoma resident, and defending champion Jeff Corr were in a large group at 2-under 70.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, matched par-72 in his inaugural event on the NGA Hooters Tour, good for a share of 63rd place.
The field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after today’s second round.
Windier conditions that normal sent scores skyward., Gibson’s 66, which had nine birdies and three bogeys in his 32-34 round, was the highest opening-round score in tourney history.
“I think the conditions are good,” Freeman said. “Obviously it’s a little breezy, but it makes the golf course play a little more tougher and a little more challenging. It makes you hit a little more quality shot. I like it.”
Temperatures rose above 90 degrees before noon, but the breeze made conditions tolerable.
“It’s supposed to be hot this week, but we have a nice breeze,” Freeman said. “That keeps you a little cooler. Obviously later in the afternoon, it’s going to be warm.”
Gibson, playing in the first group of the day off No. 1, birdie the second hole, then ran off consecutive birdies on 7, 8, 9 and 10 to jump to 5-under.
After a bogey on 12, Gibson birdied the 12th and 13th to claim the tournament lead. He offset bogeys on 15 and 16 with birdies on the final two holes.
Acuna and Stamey posted the only bogey-free rounds among the leaders. Stamey holed out for an eagle-2 on the 16th hole.
•
Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.
|
|
: Special Offer For New Subscribers
:


 |
|
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Work along side and direct physically and mentally challenged adults in a work setting. Starts $8.00-$10.00 per hour. Co...>MORE
SUNSHINE, INC
is currently accepting applications for Full time and part time evening evening shift and an awake overnight suppo...>MORE
MARS PET CARE
in Miami Ok. is now accepting applications for a Lead A position, on 2nd or 3rd shift. The position requires a hi...>MORE
MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATES
The Freeman Southwest Family YMCA in Neosho, MO has two openings for Member Services Associates. These part-t...>MORE
ARE YOU AN ACTIVE RETIREE?
Do you enjoy caring for others? Caring people needed to help the elderly in their homes. No experience necessary, traini...>MORE
HAIR STYLIST
for Carthage salon. 417-388-2074. ...>MORE
SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR
SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR full time, responsible for development and supervision of ongoing activities required to...>MORE
JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOPLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY - Children’s Assistant. 20 hours per week. Must enjoy working with children, posses excellent cust...>MORE
OPIES TRANSPORT
Now Hiring Over the Road Drivers with 2 years experience. 800-341-9963 www.opiestransport.com ...>MORE
SERVICE COORDINATOR
SERVICE COORDINATOR, excellent career opportunity! Fulltime positions available providing case management services and a...>MORE
See all ads |
|
CHEVROLET, 2004 SILVERADO SS,
all high gloss black paint with full bed cover, 20” chrome wheels, white face gauges, 6.0 liter engine, all wheel drive,...>MORE
2008 NISSAN VERSA
4-door, 4500 miles, 4 cylinder, automatic, power steering, air, AM/FM CD, power windows/locks, silver with black interio...>MORE
2001 FORD WINDSTAR
Super sharp, loaded, cold air front and rear, extra clean, $3200. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE
1989 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
Low miles, must sell. (417)396-3950....>MORE
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4x4, asking $4500. (417)850-2454....>MORE
2008 HONDA RUCKUS
black, low mileage, $1500. 918-961-8995....>MORE
1986 FORD MUSTANG GT
Convertible, 5 speed, 112,000 miles, $3800. 417-439-1707 or 417-439-7901...>MORE
1990 FREIGHLINER CAB OVER
set back axle, 400 Cummins, 9 speed over drive, flat top, big sleeper, 10 near new tires, new transmission, new brakes a...>MORE
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
2 door, spoiler, automatic, cold air, CD, extra nice, $2400. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE
JEEP, 1999 GRAND CHEROKEE,
4x4, automatic, loaded, new tires, $3200. 434-7382....>MORE
See all ads |
|
2 BR, 2 BA
trash/sewer provided. Quiet park. No Pets. $375/250. 417-673-7437....>MORE
LOMA LINDA
2 BR, 2 BA, 1 year lease, $750/$700. No pets. (417)310-0056....>MORE
BY OWNER REDUCED PRICE!
3 br, 2 ba, 1840 sq. ft., remodeled, all new interior, new roof, $79,900. 436 N. Wall, Joplin. 240-432-8336....>MORE
BRIARBROOK
3 BR, 2.5 ba, 1 year lease $725/$700, no pets. 417-310-0056....>MORE
BY OWNER: 3 BR, 2 BA
1880 sq. ft., Cedar Ridge subdivision $189,900 417-621-5098...>MORE
GROVE, GRAND LAKE, OK.
Beautiful 2-story 2-kitchen Lake Home with Million $$$ lakefront. Stunning Commercial Building for restaurant or o...>MORE
HISTORICAL ROCK FILLING STATION
on Route 66 with lots of updates This solid old building has 1200 sq. ft. on 100x100 lot, on Main Street of Carter...>MORE
2 BR, 9523 HIGHWAY NN
$450/$400; 417-592-2088....>MORE
OPEN SATURDAY 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Sunday 1-4 p.m. 3 br on 2 lots, central heat/air, vinyl siding/windows. See to appreciate. $29,900. 823 S. Sergeant. (91...>MORE
ATTRACTIVE, COMFORTABLE 4 BR
3 ba, 2-level, 2600 sq. ft. home. Greystone Subdivision, $194,900. 103 Jason Blvd., Oronogo, MO. Open house, Sunday 11 a...>MORE
See all ads |
|
14 WEEK-10 WEEK OLD MORKIE
males, $200. Papillion females, $200. 417-548-2433....>MORE
2008 POLARIS TRAILBLAZER 330
2 wheel drive, like new, $2300. (918)961-8995....>MORE
WANENMACHER’S WORLD’S LARGEST
GUN SHOW -November 14 and 15. Tulsa Fairgrounds, Saturday, 8-6 p.m., Sunday 8-4 p.m. www.tulsaarmsshow.com....>MORE
CHIHUAHUAS
Chorkies, WaPoos, Shih-Tzus, just in time for Christmas. $85 to $250. Registered and shots 417-438-6057...>MORE
BOW FLEX EXTREME HOME GYM
(417)438-9041...>MORE
TWO LIVING ESTATE SALES, ONE SITE
Saturday, November 7, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 28245 Fir Road, Carl Junction, MO. Follow signs. Downsizing...>MORE
1950S CAVALIER COKE MACHINE
in working order, $350. (417)782-2751....>MORE
YORKIE, POMERANIAN AND SILKY PUPPIES
wanting forever homes. Well socialized. Prices $75-$300. Early Christmas presents (417)652-7510, leave message. ...>MORE
KENNELL REDUCTION
Chihuahua’s and French Bulldog’s, AKC, pups to young adults, very nice, Chihuahua’s $100/up, Frenchis, $900/up. (417)394...>MORE
COUCH
full size, with pillows, light pastel colors, lavender and blue, no cats, no dogs, no kids, $150 or offer. 624-2197....>MORE
See all ads |
|
 |
|