Summary
Tyler Weaver, a 22-year-old English amateur golfer, will participate in his first US Open after qualifying on Monday. Several others, including professional players Rickie Fowler and Max Homa, did not qualify. The US Open will take place at Oakmont in Pennsylvania from June 12-15.
Key Facts
- Tyler Weaver finished third at a qualifying event in Atlanta to secure his place in the US Open.
- Amateurs like Weaver and Mason Howell, aged 17, earned spots among professional golfers.
- Rickie Fowler and Max Homa, both PGA Tour players, did not qualify after a play-off in Columbus, Ohio.
- A total of 47 spots were available through qualifiers held at 10 venues in the US and Canada.
- Due to bad weather in Florida, some qualifying matches were postponed to resume on Tuesday.
- Four spots are available at West Palm Beach, with English amateur Luke Poulter currently in contention.
- Graeme McDowell, the 2010 US Open winner, played a strong first round but his compatriot Tom McKibbin did not qualify.
- The US Open will occur from June 12-15 at Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
