Quincy's Guthrie Settles for Second at Illinois Open

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Second round leader Luke Guthrie of Quincy carded a 1-over 70 Wednesday to finish in second place at the Illinois Open. (Courtesy: University of Illinois Athletics)

HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. (WGEM) -- Former Quincy High two-time state champion golfer and Illinois junior Luke Guthrie finished as the runner-up at the 61st annual Illinois Open at Hawthorn Woods Country Club on Wednesday.

Guthrie shot a 1-over 70 to settle for second, one stroke behind Wilmette's Eric Meierdierks who fired a 1-under 68 to win the title.

Guthrie was 3-under for his final round before going 4-over on holes nine through eleven. He birdied the 18th hole for a three round total of 202 (-5).

However, he will have bragging rights when he returns to Champaign. Guthrie beat his head coach Mike Small, who shot a 1-under 68 on Wednesday and wound up tied for third.

Former Western Illinois golfer Tim Streng finished in a four-way tie for 12th after shooting a three round total of 209 (+2).

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