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Carson Swanson is 12 years old, but his prowess off the tee belies his age. Competing in the 12-13 year old age-group at the World Long Drive Association competition at Home Team Sports Park on Saturday in Rochester, Swanson — pictured at left — led the way in the 12-13 division with a 241-yard effort on his final attempt. That drive earned Swanson an opportunity to walk out with the World Long Drive professionals when they compete Wednesday at the same venue in a World Long Drive Tour event that will be televised on The Golf Channel. There were four competitors in Swanson’s age group yesterday afternoon. The second- and third-place finishers recorded top drives of 225 and 197 yards respectively.