U.S. Open Field Is Set: Sectionals Complete, Amateurs And Old Guys Steal The Show
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Another version of golf's longest day and a tip of the cap to the caddies, rules officials, grounds crews, family and friends who put in a 36-hole day with dreams of a US Open on the line.
As for you players, well done on making it to Sectionals, well done if you finished 36-holes--too many of you didn't--and now, on to those who will be in the field for the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
The USGA page with links to scorecards and scores, sadly no full stores and photos this year, just a roundup page? Ok...definitely worth a look with some great quotes but...
That's why we have Golfweek! The Sectional qualifying home page with links to all stories.
Drilling down a bit, some highlights from Monday's play:
Sulman Raza is back! Kevin Casey with the Portland qualifier roundup where the former Oregon star displayed signs of the game that helped clinch a national title.
Memphis provided the best drama, with Sam Burns going deep, Steve Stricker making it again and an 11-for-3 playoff that included recent PGA Tour winner Aaron Wise.
Chris Naegel went birdie-eagle to force a playoff and advance from Texas.
Adam Scott got over his frustration with play at the Memorial to show up in Columbus and qualify, keeping his major streak intact.
Luis Gagne won a coin flip at Local and now he's headed to Shinnecock. Well done!
In Springfield, new pro Doc Redman missed qualifying for an event he was exempt to as U.S. Amateur champion. Dylan Meyer, however, continues his strong play and is headed to Shinnecock.
Beef is back, as is cancer-survivor Matthew Southgate! So were an incredible number of WD's at Walton Heath (27). Nice to see some things never change.
Amateurs dominated in California, again.
If you love black and white, Ansley Golf Club's Rob Matre posted this slideshow from today's qualifier. Speaking of which...
Michael Hebert qualified in Georgia and this precious shot was captured of him filling out his media form afterwards. Also in Georgia a current NHL ref who worked the playoffs made it to the U.S. Open, writes Golfweek's Brentley Romine. He better know the rules!
Fox's Sectional Qualifying show featured this moment in USGA history....
