Wu leads group of four amateurs to make U.S. Open cut
June 14, 2019 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: Brandon Wu, View results for U.S. Open Golf Championship, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
It has been a dream month for Brandon Wu. First, an NCAA title for his Stanford team, now chasing U.S. Open low-am honors.
After rounds of 71-73, Thorbjornsen is T-56. More importantly, perhaps, he became the second-youngest player to make the 36-hole cut at this event. He is six months older than Beau Hossler was in 2012 when he made the U.S. Open cut.
In addition to Thorbjornsen, three other amateurs will play the weekend after 15 started this tournament.
Brandon Wu, who will finish up his academic career at Stanford soon, is 2 under after rounds of 71-69 and leads the low-amateur race. He is also inside the top 20.#USJuniorAm champion Michael Thorbjornsen came to the #USOpen ready to compete! pic.twitter.com/ypNdqiTPdc
— USGA (@USGA) June 14, 2019
“That's something that's very attainable I think,” Wu said of low-amateur honors. “So, yeah, I'm happy with the position I'm in. I know it's going to take two more good rounds to end up with that honor. But I'm confident I can do it.
After his first-round heroics, U.S. Amateur champion Viktor Hovland came back with a 73 and at even par, is tied for 32nd. Duke’s Chandler Eaton is also on that number.
“The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is about as good as it gets,” Eaton said. “But, yeah, I mean for an amateur, for me, it's cooler just to see how my game stacks up to these guys. And I've proved that -- you know, obviously I'm going to make the weekend. So it means a lot. It means that I can compete.
Results: U.S. Open Golf Championship
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T12 | , Norway | 1200 | 69-73-71-67=280 | |
| T35 | Scarsdale, NY | 700 | 71-69-71-74=285 | |
| T58 | Alpharetta, GA | 500 | 72-70-73-74=289 | |
| 79 | Wellesley, MA | 500 | 71-73-84-76=304 | |
| MC | Vancouver, WA | 0 | 74-71=145 |
About the U.S. Open Golf Championship
The U.S. Open is the biggest of the 15 national championships conducted by the USGA. Open to amateurs and professionals. Amateurs gain entry via USGA win or runner-up finishes while having the opportunity to qualify alongside non-exempt professionals...
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