Most Amateurs In The U.S. Open Since 1981

Doug Ferguson's AP notes column features several good notes this week, including a U.S. Open Sectionals item on the 17 amateurs who will tee it up at Chambers Bay.

It's the most since 1981.

Also worth keeping an eye on at this week's FedEx St. Jude's Classic, the top 60 world ranking cut off:

Andy Sullivan of England is No. 56 and Kevin Kisner is at No. 57. Neither are playing this week. Kisner tweaked his back on his first shot he took on the range Thursday at the Memorial, though he said it felt better by Sunday. He withdrew from the qualifier and said if he falls out of the top 60, he probably could use a week off, anyway.