Chris Baas registered a nine-stroke victory in the 2001 City Open, totaling 181 strokes for 27 holes at Green Lea Golf Course and Albert Lea Country Club.

Monday, August 13, 2001

Baas registered a nine-stroke victory in the 2001 City Open, totaling 181 strokes for 27 holes at Green Lea Golf Course and Albert Lea Country Club. It was the second straight City Open title and third in four years for the 25-year-old Albert Lea native.

&uot;That was a tough go,&uot; said Baas after Sunday’s final nine at ALCC. &uot;The golf course won this weekend.&uot;

There was little suspense going into the final nine with Baas holding an eight-stroke lead over Lynn Toenges, who finished second at 190.

Sixteen-year-old Dan Breuer was a surprise third-place finisher at 192. It was the first time high school-age players were allowed to compete and Breuer, who will be a junior, admitted he was a little intimidated.

&uot;It was fun,&uot; said Breuer. &uot;I’m not used to playing with older guys. There’s a lot more pressure with those guys watching.&uot;

&uot;I was real impressed with Dan Breuer today,&uot; said Baas. &uot;He just stepped up to the plate right away.&uot;

Baas said the greens were tough on both courses.

&uot;Both superintendents did a great job preparing the courses,&uot; said Baas. &uot;They definitely spiced it up a little bit with some pin placements. You had to make sure you were above the hole.&uot;

Also making the final cut in the championship flight, and their 27-hole scores: Mike Nelson, 192; Justin Bennett, 195; Steve Lee, 196; Andy Petersen, 197; Larry Petersen, 197; Maurie Monson, 198; Chad Lutteke, 199; Nate Rasmussen, 199; Joe Klick, 200; Scott Rasmussen, 200.

Mark Bennett qualified for the final nine with a 161 through 18 but withdrew.

Here are the championship flight golfers who missed the final cut, and their scores for 18 holes: Brian Knudsen, 163; Mike Elseth, 164; Dusty Baldwin, 167; Bob Oothoudt, 167; Brian Frandle, 168; Matt Tubbs, 169; Jim Johnson, 170; Buck Rasmussen, 171; Paul Linnes, 172; Troy Neist, 172; Josh Jones, 174; Mike Oothoudt, 178; Eli Schroeder, 179; James Stripe, 180; Adam Elseth, 182.

The top three finishers in the other flights, and their scores for 18 holes:

* First flight – 1. Mike Dorman, 157; 2. Brad Williamson, 161; 3. Vance Mickelson, 161;

* Second flight – 1. Earl Krieger, 162; 2. Bryan Clouse, 163; 3. Larry Runden, 165;

* Third flight – 1. Ron Hanson, 162; 2. Luke Hammer, 175; 3. Sean Passingham, 179;

* Fourth flight – 1. Phil Norland, 172; 2. Jerry Vogt, 173; 3. Ryan Hanson, 176;

* Fifth flight – 1. Clint Benson, 173; 2. Darrell Ellertson, 176; 3. Rod Tharaldson, 178;

* Sixth flight – 1. Dave Lundak, 180; 2. Kevin Dulitz, 181; 3. Bud Anderson, 186;

* Seventh flight – 1. Jim Godtland, 183; 2. Bob Shideler, 187; 3. Roger Peterson, 195;

* Eighth flight – 1. Denny Raiche, 181; 2. Charlie Lange, 197; 3. Bob Hoeg, 200.