Drury University senior golfer Allison Rasnick posted a two shot victory on the field Sunday, August 2 to claim the 2009 Springfield Women’s City Golf Championship contested at the Rivercut Golf Course.  Rasnick, a native of Marshfield, Missouri carded a one under par round of 71 on Sunday to go with an opening round of 75, good for a two-over par total of 146, two strokes better than runner up Emily Potts.

The 28 year-old Anna Kournikova came to Springfield as a member of the St. Louis Aces. Because of a wrist injury, Anna couldn't participate in the match, but maybe that was somewhat appropriate when you consider that she is just as well-known for her off-court image as she's known for what she's accomplished on the court.

Springfield Lasers Opening Weekend 2009

For more information on the Springfield Lasers team, visit www.springfieldlasers.com. The 2009 Advanta WTT Pro League season runs July 2-26 in 10 U.S. markets, and concludes with the Advanta WTT Finals on July 26 in Washington, D.C.  The lineup of stars playing WTT this season includes Andre Agassi, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, Michael Chang, and Bob and Mike Bryan.

The Springfield Rugby Football Club hosted a dozen regional and one international team to their Summer 7's Tournament on June 27th at the SRFC Pitch in Brookline, Missouri west of the Springfield city limits.  Teams from Kansas City, St. Louis, Arkansas as well a two of the SFRC teams and the famed Pill Harriers squad from South Wales, England squared off in the day long event despite a heat index in excess of 105.   Following pool play which allowed each team of seven the opportunity to face one another, the visiting St. Louis Bombers captured the overall tournament title with a 14-7 decision over the Pill Harriers.  For more information on the local rugby scene go to SpringfieldRugby.com