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Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Golf's Longest Day Sees Caddie Turned Dentist Turned US Open Competitor
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. Over the past two months, the golf world witnessed two of the biggest major victories in history. Rory McIlroy finally donned the green jacket and Scottie Scheffler raised the Wanamaker trophy. Now, with just nine days left before the third major of the season, all eyes have shifted to the $20 million event at Oakmont. On Monday, golfers and spectators witnessed golf's longest day, where professionals and amateurs battle across 10 qualifying sites for 47 coveted spots at the U.S. Open. Caddie turned dentist, Matt Vogt, defies the odds and punches his ticket to the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. (Image Credits: @mattvogt317/Instagram) Caddie turned dentist, Matt Vogt, defies the odds and punches his ticket to the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. (Image Credits: @mattvogt317/Instagram) Instagram Among the notable qualifiers were professionals - Max Homa, Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Emiliano Grillo, Marc Leishman, Bud Cauley, Erik van Rooyen, and a caddie-turned-dentist, Matt Vogt, who turned heads. Caddie turned Dentist honors late father Born in Pittsburgh, Vogt spent six years caddying at Oakmont, gaining an intimate knowledge of the course. It appears that knowledge may pay off, albeit after a lengthy stint away from the golf course. Vogt spent over seven years as a dentist in Indianapolis, but now he has secured a spot in his first-ever U.S. Open, which happens to be at Oakmont. Vogt shot back-to-back 68s at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Washington, finishing 8-under to claim one of two available spots. He will be joined by Brady Calkins, who carded seven under. The dentist's performance was nothing short of astounding. In his first round, he carded four birdies in a five-hole stretch on holes 3, 5, 6, and 7, setting the tone for the day. He closed the round with an eagle on 18, securing a strong 4-under 68. His second round mirrored the first, with six birdies and only two bogeys, ensuring another 68 and a final score of 8-under, enough to punch his ticket to Oakmont. Reflecting on his journey, the ex-caddie was filled with emotions: "I knew I could do this... Oakmont and Pittsburgh mean so much to me. It took every ounce of energy in my body to not think about that all day. I feel like I'm going to wake up from a dream here, but it's real, and I'm so excited." Vogt's triumph was bittersweet. Just two months ago, he lost his father, who had been his biggest supporter. "The ribbon on my hat is for him." He said while removing the cap in honour. "He didn't teach me the game, but we loved sports and shared that bond. When I started playing seriously, he was always tracking me, texting me after every birdie. I knew he was tracking me today. I looked up to the skies, and I knew he was with me. He'll always be with me." After the achievement, he went on posting on Instagram, "This one's for you Dad! Onward... ✅ #LongestDayInGolf" While Matt Vogt's exceptional qualification captured headlines, several big names fell short in Monday's qualifiers. Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Padraig Harrington, Matt Kuchar, and Eric Cole are some of the biggest. Fowler, who had just earned a spot at The Open Championship, couldn't replicate the success for the U.S. Open, missing out after finishing 5-under in the Columbus qualifier. Homa, meanwhile, endured a grueling 36-hole battle, carrying his own bag. His three-putt bogey on the 36th and final hole forced him into a 5-man playoff, where Cameron Young's clutch birdie sealed the last available spot. Do you think the U.S Open will provide them with exemption? Let us know in the comment section below! More Golf: Max Homa, Rickie Fowler Bested in Epic Playoff for Last US Open Spot
USA Today
9 hours ago
- General
- USA Today
Former Oakmont caddie turned dentist the feel-good story of U.S. Open Final Qualifying
Former Oakmont caddie turned dentist the feel-good story of U.S. Open Final Qualifying Among the myriad of feel-good stories emerging out of Monday's Final Qualifying for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont in Pittsburgh next week, Matt Vogt tops the list. 'I knew I could do it,' he said. Vogt, ranked 1173 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, was born in the Steel City and caddied for six years at Oakmont. He played college golf at Butler University and works as a dentist in Indianapolis. He last earned amateur ranking points with a 17th in February's Gasparilla Invitational, but after advancing through 18-hole Local Qualifying, he won the Indianapolis Open. That proved to be good prep for going to Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Washington, where he shot a pair of 68s in 36-hole qualifying. That was good enough to be medalist at the qualifying site and earn one of two available spots in the U.S. Open. 'I feel like I'm going to wake up from a dream here in a little while and it's not going to be real but it is real,' he said on Golf Channel. Vogt was understandably emotional during his interview and he struggled to hold back tears when he was asked about his father, who died two months ago. Vogt said he wore a ribbon on his hat in his father's honor and recalled how his father used to track his rounds online and text him after every birdie and bogey. 'I knew he was tracking me today,' Vogt said on Monday. 'I wish he was here to share it with me but I know he was watching.' Heartwarming stuff. Expect to hear plenty more about Vogt's unique tale en route to earning one of 156 spots in the U.S. Open field from more than 10,000 golfers who signed up and attempted to play their way to Oakmont. The course has undergone a renovation since Vogt was last there for the 2021 U.S. Amateur, but it's doubtful anyone in the field will know it better than the Indianapolis dentist who is coming home to his old stomping grounds. 'I will soak up every single second of that week,' said Vogt of the Open, which gets underway on June 12. 'It's just a dream come true.'
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UBS Reiterates Neutral on Apple (AAPL) as Tariff Talk Sparks iPhone Buying Surge
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands against other AI stocks on latest news and ratings. One of the most notable analyst calls on Tuesday, May 28, was for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Apple is a technology company known for its consumer electronics, particularly the iPhones and MacBooks. UBS analyst David Vogt reiterated a Neutral rating on the stock with a $210.00 price target. The firm's checks show an 'uptick' in foot traffic following the tariff announcements. While Apple's management mentioned in their earnings calls that they didn't observe any significant pre-buying activity in March, Vogt highlighted how Counterpoint's sell-through data indicated otherwise. The data revealed that there was significant pre-buying activity of iPhones in anticipation of tariffs. A wide view of an Apple store, showing the range of products the company offers. The sell-through data further reported that iPhone unit sales in China were nearly 4% lower year-over-year in April. On the other hand, sales in the United States saw an 18% increase, whereas Europe experienced a 5% rise, and the rest of the world, except for China, relished a roughly 25% surge in sales. 'Following the announcements of US imposed tariffs across China and Southeast Asia in early April, anecdotal iPhone checks indicated an uptick in foot traffic in Apple stores and other smartphone point of sale outlets like Best Buy and telecom operator stores.' Overall, AAPL ranks 4th on our list of AI stocks on latest news and ratings. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
History-making jockey left 'completely' stunned after positive drugs test
Sibylle Vogt, the first woman to win a Classic in Germany, said in a statement that she had never had any contact with drugs or illegal substances A trailblazing female jockey has been left "completely shocked" after testing positive for cocaine. Sibylle Vogt, who is Swiss-born but is based in Germany where she works for Arc-winning trainer Peter Schiergen, became the first woman to ride a Classic winner when capturing the German 1,000 Guineas on Novemba in 2021. In the 2025 season she has ridden 17 winners which has put her third in the German Flat jockeys' championship. But her campaign has been upended by the results of a routine drug test taken while she was riding at Compiegne in France in March this year. According to the Galloponline website, a sample taken from Vogt tested positive for cocaine. The result of a test of a B sample has yet to be confirmed. Vogt, who has ridden 371 winners, was last week picked for the Europe team due to ride at the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot in August. She said: "The news has completely shocked me. I can't, for the life of me, explain how this outcome could have come about. Throughout my entire career—and beyond—I have never had contact with drugs or other illegal substances. "I don't suffer from any weight problems and am very satisfied with my current professional situation at the Asterblüte stable." She continued: "I'm currently doing great in terms of sports, and there's no reason to distract myself in any way. I celebrated my 30th birthday a week before, on March 23rd – it was a lovely, carefree evening in private. Neither I nor my guests nor my family had any contact with drugs. 'I take this matter extremely seriously, immediately had voluntary tests conducted, and am working transparently with the relevant authorities in France and Germany. 'I have hired a French lawyer to clarify the legal situation and sincerely hope that this nightmare will soon be resolved." Schiergen, who trained Danedream to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2011, said he was right behind Vogt. "The news came completely unexpectedly,' he said. 'Everything has been going very well recently. Sibylle has made it clear to me that she has had no contact with cocaine. Now we need to stick together as a team, wait and see, and support her as best we can."
