Bulletin Board: South Deerfield’s Keith Burch advances to Final Qualifying Round for 2025 U.S. Senior Open

South Deerfield’s Keith Burch after clinching a spot in the Final Qualifying Round for 2025 U.S. Senior Open at Longmeadow Country Club on Monday.

South Deerfield’s Keith Burch after clinching a spot in the Final Qualifying Round for 2025 U.S. Senior Open at Longmeadow Country Club on Monday. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Staff Writer

Published: 04-28-2025 9:25 PM

Modified: 04-28-2025 10:57 PM


The 2025 U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifier at Longmeadow Country Club took place on Monday, with the top 15 players and two alternates advancing to the Final Qualifying Round for the 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship, which is scheduled for June. 25-29 at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado. 

South Deerfield’s Keith Burch competed in the qualifier in Longmeadow on Monday, shooting 3-over 73 to finish in a tie for sixth place and allowing him to keep his dream alive. 

The final qualifying round begins May 19, running through June 2 at sites all across the country. 

GMLB

Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop 3, Freedom Credit Union 0 — Dexter Fioery tallied four hits and an RBI while Ellis Petitdemange added four hits in Sweet Lucy’s Rookie Division win Monday. Tucker Merrigan and Marshall Royce both had four hits for Freedom. 

Gilmore & Farrells 10, Manitty’s 1 — Ben Shivone struck out seven and doubled, Phil Brodeur had eight strikeouts and three hits while Jackson Baker added a hit in Gilmore’s Majors win Monday. 

Jackson Puchalski had three hits while Fred Burnap and Fisher Williams hit safely for Maniatty’s. 

GGSL

Pipione Sport Shop 4, Elks Club 0 — Freysah Sigundsson had two hits while Ellie McIntyre had two hits and an RBI in Pipione’s win Monday. Aubrey Marshall-Hamberg and Rachel Laffey hit safley for Elks Club. 

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