Abington area golfers attempt to qualify for United States Open

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FAR HILLS, N.J. &#8212;Eight Abington area golfers will compete on Wednesday, May 13 at the Williamsport County Club for an opportunity to play in this year&#8217;s U.S. Open.Local golfers will be participating include: Michael Cestone, J. Brad Flickinger, Anthony Sebastianelli, Frank Cestone, and Greg Wall, all of Clarks Summit, Spencer Lunger, of Nicholson, Dakota Brown of Tunkhannock, and Terry Hurst Jr., of South Abington Township.The top four finishers from the 69 person field along with two alternatives will advance to a 36-hole sectional qualifying tournament on June 8.