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Gannon finishes second at 77th Illinois Open, commits to Illinois baseball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

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Summary

On August 15, Gannon, a 29-year-old golfer competing on the PGA Tour Americas Tour, placed second at the 77th Illinois Open in North Barrington. He shot a score of 16-under 200, finishing four strokes behind champion Charlie Nikitas. In a separate development, a senior pitcher from Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley has committed to the Illinois baseball program after a standout junior season. These events mark significant moments in both golf and baseball in Illinois.

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•Gannon placed second at the Illinois Open with a score of 16-under 200.
•He finished four shots behind champion Charlie Nikitas.
•A senior pitcher from Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley committed to Illinois baseball.
•The Illinois Open took place in North Barrington.
•Gannon's performance underscores his competitiveness on the tour.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — The daily pitch from Sports Editor : Aug. 15, 2026

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Aug. 15—➜ . The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley senior pitcher verbally committed to the Illinois baseball program after a superb junior season at GCMS and a strong summer. ➜ . The 29-year-old Monticello resident placed second this week at the 77th Illinois Open in North Barrington. Gannon, who plays on the PGA Tour Americas Tour, shot a 16-under 200 to finish four shots behind champion Charlie ...
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