Playing in the final group of the day, the Ostroms got off to a red-hot start, with three birdies and an eagle in the first seven holes to reach five under. But the momentum was abruptly stopped, with a bogey on nine, a double on ten, and after a birdie on twelve, two more bogeys on thirteen and fourteen. A birdie on the fifteenth righted the ship, and with a sizeable crowd of spectators looking on, Ostrom was able to birdie the eighteenth to secure solo medalist honors by one stroke over Taylor Travis. There were two spots available in the qualifier, so Travis will also advance to sectionals.

For Ostrom, the Sectional Qualifier will be a stiff test--only a few amateurs across the country successfully qualify each year. And if he does make it all the way to Erin Hills, he may face an even tougher decision if he wants to continue to ride the parental karma.

The U.S. Open always ends on Father's Day.

About Hunter Ostrom: Freshman at the University of Notre Dame, and a two-time Idaho State High School Champion (2013, 2015). Two-time Idaho Junior America's Cup Team Member (2013, 2014). Became first junior player in 80 years to win the McCall Men's Amateur (2015). Top-5 in The Big I National Junior.