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Castro Valley Students Among 107 Golfers at 2011 Pirate Golf Tournament

Under the blue skies of a beautiful spring day along the San Francisco Bay, 107 high school golfers took to the links. 

The 2011 Pirate Golf Tournament, held on Monday at San Leandro's , drew students from 17 Bay Area schools, including .

Now in its 13th year, the tournament originally served as a showcase of the city's golf facilities. The tournament now serves as a fundraiser for's golf program, with each player paying a $10 green fee. 

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The par 71 Tony Lema course boasts 7,015 yards of playing area along the edge of the bay. 

Check out the accompanying photo gallery to see how Castro Valley's guys swing.

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