Georgia teen Mason Howell, 17, qualifies for 2025 US Open with historic bogey-free performance
At just 17 years old,
Mason Howell
, a high school junior from Thomasville, Georgia, has secured his place in the
2025 US Open
, one of golf's most prestigious tournaments.
Competing in the final qualifying round at Atlanta's
Piedmont Driving Club
, Howell delivered an extraordinary performance, shooting back-to-back rounds of 63 to finish at 18-under-par. Remarkably, he completed the 36-hole qualifier without a single bogey, outperforming seasoned professionals, including 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson.
Howell's journey to the US Open began with a standout performance at the local qualifying tournament at Hawkstone Country Club in Gainesville, Florida, where he tied for first with a 7-under-par 64.
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His success in the final qualifier places him among the top five finishers advancing to the
US Open
, scheduled for June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.
The rise of Mason Howell
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A student at Brookwood School, Howell has been a prominent figure in junior golf. He is currently ranked eighth in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings and has committed to play college golf at the
University of Georgia
.
His amateur career includes victories at the 2023 Billy Horschel Junior Championship and the Future Masters Tournament in Alabama.
Additionally, Howell played a pivotal role in leading Brookwood's boys' golf team to win the Georgia state championship, securing the individual low medalist honor in a playoff.
Howell's introduction to golf began at the age of three, and he has been competing in tournaments since he was six. Reflecting on his journey, Howell once said, "Tournament golf has been a big part of my life. I would encourage kids to start playing golf and get into it because it's one of the greatest sports you can play."
FAQs
What is the US Open in golf?
The US Open is one of golf's four major championships, known for its tough course setups and open qualification to pros and amateurs.
When and where is the 2025 US Open?
It will take place June 12–15, 2025, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
How do players qualify for the US Open?
Through local and final qualifiers, or by earning exemptions based on world rankings and past achievements.
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