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Newsweek
7 days ago
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- Newsweek
US Open: High School Junior Shoots 63-63 to Earn Spot at Oakmont
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In one of the biggest upsets of the so called 'Golf's Longest Day', 17-year-old Mason Howell won the U.S. Open final qualifier at the Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The high school junior secured his spot at the Oakmont Country Club in two weeks with consecutive scores of 63. Howell, a native of Thomasville, Georgia, tied for medalist honors with Jackson Buchanan, who is just starting his professional career after a successful stint with the Illinois Fighting Illini in college golf. If you think this is the highlight of Howell's young career, you're right. He didn't hide his emotions at the end of the 36-hole event. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous," Howell told Golf Channel. "Hugging my mom and my dad walking off 18 green, just a feeling I don't know I'll feel again, but that was one of the greatest moments of my life." "That was one of the greatest moments of my life." Nobody better than mom and dad to celebrate a trip to the U.S. Open! — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 2, 2025 Howell and Buchanan earned two of the five spots awarded in the final qualifier in Atlanta. The other three tickets went to the Florida State Seminoles star Tyler Weaver, to Jackson Koivun, the world's second-ranked amateur, and PGA Tour player Will Chandler, who were all tied at 11-under. Several experienced players were present at the Piedmont Driving Club but were unable to advance. Among the participants were two-time major champion Zach Johnson, Hayden Buckley, Greyson Sigg, and Christo Lamprecht. Mason Howell is not an unknown name in the golf world. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) recognizes him as the eighth top-ranked junior golfer in the country. However, it's worth noting that this ranking only considers 10 of the tournaments he has played from 2024 to the present. Mason Howell of the United States plays a shot on the 16th hole during day two of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on the South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club on July 23,... Mason Howell of the United States plays a shot on the 16th hole during day two of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on the South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club on July 23, 2024 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. More Getty Images/Raj Mehta His key results include winning the 2023 Billy Horschel Junior Championship and finishing second in the 2024 Wyndham Invitational. His other impressive results include a 5th-place finish in the 2024 Junior Players Championship, a 7th-place tie in the 2025 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship, and an 8th-place tie in the 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. While most of the events he has participated in are in the junior category, he also earns points toward the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) through them. Howell currently holds the 496th spot in that ranking. More Golf: Rockies fans will be left crying at this insane Scottie Scheffler stat
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
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. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. 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 Live Events 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.
