Congratulations to Danny Ellis of Heathrow, Florida,
the 2009 Ocala Open Champion!

Danny Ellis, seventh from left, is pictured with employees of On Top of the World Communities and Candler Hills Golf Club, hosts of the Ocala Open. Danny Ellis put forth a solid performance, winning the Ocala Open by 3 strokes, finishing 20 under par. Click here to see results.

The 2009 Ocala Open ended with Danny Ellis of Heathrow, FL winning by 3 strokes ahead of runner-up Nick Lindheim of Melbourne, FL.  Ellis previously played in the PGA and Nationwide events winning over $1.6 million dollars in career earnings.  Ellis praised the condition of the golf course and the hospitality offered to him and his fellow competitors.  “In mini-tour standards, this is by far the best run tournament I have ever played in.  I will definitely return next year to defend my title.”  Many of the 126 professional golfers offered the same praise for the efforts of the more than 150 volunteers and planning committee members afforded them.

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The benefiting charities of the 2009 Ocala Open were Interfaith Emergency Services of Ocala and the Marion County American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women.  Each of these special charities received $20,000 in support of making a difference in our beautiful community.