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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.
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Cranberry Township native Matthew Vogt qualifies for U.S. Open at Oakmont
Cranberry Township native and amateur golfer Matthew Vogt is coming back home, having qualified for the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont. Vogt shot 68-68 at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash., to secure one of the site's two qualifying spots for the championship. Advertisement 'I knew I could do it,' Vogt told Golf Channel. 'Oakmont and Pittsburgh and everything there, it means so much to be, having grown up in Pittsburgh and caddying there, and it took every ounce of energy in my body to not think about that all day. And I'm just so proud of staying present, staying in the moment. I feel like I'm going to wake up from a dream here in a little while, and this isn't going to be real, but it's real, and I'm so excited.' The U.S. Open will take place June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the competition. Vogt is a practicing dentist in Indianapolis. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from Butler University in Indianapolis and a doctor of dental surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
