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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dentist a Surprising Late Addition to U.S. Open Field
Dentist a Surprising Late Addition to U.S. Open Field originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 'Golf's Longest Day' once again lived up to its name on Monday, producing another unforgettable storyline during the final round of U.S. Open qualifying. With players grinding through 36 holes across the country, dreams were made and crushed. But none more inspiring than that of Matthew Vogt, a full-time dentist from Indianapolis and former caddie at Oakmont Country Club who earned a stunning spot in the 2025 U.S. Open. Advertisement At Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Washington, Vogt fired back-to-back rounds of 68 to punch his ticket to Oakmont. But beyond the scores, it was the story behind them that hit home. Vogt, born and raised in Pittsburgh, once walked Oakmont's fairways as a caddie. Now, he'll return to compete in one of golf's biggest events, on a course that shaped his love for the game. Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Matthew Fitzpatrick holds the trophy as he poses for a photo with the US Open Championship Trophy after the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Aaron Doster-Imagn Images 'It took every ounce of energy in my body to not think about that all day,' Vogt said in an emotional post-round interview. 'I'm just so proud of staying present, staying in the moment… it's just a dream come true.' The moment was made even more special as Vogt dedicated the achievement to his late father, who passed away just two months ago. 'He was always the one guy tracking me, texting me after every birdie,' Vogt shared, pointing to the ribbon on his hat in memory of him. 'I knew he was tracking me today… I was looking up to the skies and I know he's with me.' From dentist to U.S. Open qualifier, Vogt's story is a testament to grit, passion, and family. Golf fans will no doubt be cheering for him as he tees it up next week at the place where his journey first began. Advertisement Related: $24 Million PGA Tour Golfer a Late Addition to U.S. Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Best moments, storylines from Golf's Longest Day
Take a look back on the top-five highlights as well as takeaways from Golf's Longest Day as players from around the country fought to earn a spot in the 125th U.S. Open.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Max Homa fails to qualify for US Open after carrying his own bag for 36 holes
Max Homa misses out on US Open after failing to qualifying while lugging clubs around 'Golf's Longest Day' is even longer when you're slugging your own clubs for two rounds. Enter Max Homa, who carried his own bag for 36 holes Monday at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Powell, Ohio, as he attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open during one of the numerous qualifying events taking place across the country. Advertisement Homa, looking to make his sixth straight U.S. Open, might have run out of gas as his three-putt on the 36th hole threw him into a five-man playoff with Rickie Fowler, Eric Cole, Chase Johnson and Cameron Young, who earned the right to compete at the third major of the year with a birdie on the 38th hole. 'It's going to probably be heartbreaking, but it's all right,' Homa said. 'I haven't carried my bag 36 holes in a while, so I'm a little tired.' After a grueling 38 holes, including the playoffs, and temperatures approaching the 90-degree mark, Homa added that he'd prefer not to talk about the caddie situation in a curious move. Advertisement 'I'd much rather talk about the golf instead of all the questions about the caddie,' Homa said. 'I'm good. Just hoofed it 36.' Homa and his longtime caddie, Joe Grenier, split two months ago, and he was replaced with Bill Harke, a match that apparently did not last long. Max Homa s seen carrying his golf clubs. X, @USOpenGolf It's been a rough stretch for Homa, a six-time PGA Tour winner who was the No. 10 golfer in the world as recently as last year. Homa tied for 51st at last weekend's Memorial Tournament and tied for 60th at the PGA Championship in May. Max Homa wasn't too tired to stop and sign an autograph for a fan while slugging his golf clubs around. AP Max Homa failed to qualify for the U.S. Open after losing a playoff. Getty Images 'It seems to be better than when someone is standing next to me for some reason,' he said Monday. 'I might need to walk by myself more. Maybe I just looked at it as a nice, peaceful walk. Probably got to battle some demons and have no one to lean on. Maybe that helps a little bit. There's no one … everything is me. The battle helped that a little bit.' Advertisement Homa will play in the RBC Canadian Open, which begins Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. The U.S. Open tees off next week at Oakmont Country Club.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
$24 Million PGA Tour Golfer a Late Addition to U.S. Open
$24 Million PGA Tour Golfer a Late Addition to U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The U.S. Open is just around the corner, and the field is finally shaping up. This year's edition tees off from June 12-15, and as always, the anticipation is electric. Advertisement The U.S. Open is one of golf's most prestigious majors, offering a jaw-dropping $21.5 million purse and with the way things are unfolding, drama is already in full swing. From seasoned stars to under-the-radar qualifiers, the race to make it to the final field has been nothing short of intense. Among those who earned their spot the hard way is Cameron Young. The 28-year-old PGA Tour star pulled off a thrilling late entry into the tournament by draining a clutch birdie putt in a five-for-one playoff at the Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Columbus, Ohio. Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young plays his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Masters Terada-Imagn Images This final qualifier, part of the famed "Golf's Longest Day,' featured 36 holes of pure pressure on June 2. The star-studded field included Max Homa, Rickie Fowler and other big names, all vying for the same single remaining spot. Advertisement Young's birdie on the first playoff hole not only secured his U.S. Open spot but also eliminated Homa, who four-putted his way out of contention. Fowler, meanwhile, bogeyed and didn't even make it past the first hole. Talk about clutch under pressure. Despite not having a PGA Tour win yet, Young has built an impressive resume — five top-10 finishes in majors from 2022 to 2024. As of now, he earned $24,225,101 in career earnings, including over $20 million on the PGA Tour and $4.1 million in majors. Not bad for someone still chasing his first victory. With the U.S. Open prize purse looming and Young now officially in the mix, the stage is set for yet another captivating chapter in his rise. Advertisement Related: $43 Million Star PGA Tour Golfer in Great Danger of Missing U.S. Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
3 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
