TAMPA, Fla. – The road to the 121st U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course began in April with local qualifying. Thousands of golfers around the world began a journey that they hope will end with a spot in the U.S. Open in June.
This year, there are 110 local qualifying rounds held across the U.S. and Canada, with 13 being held in Florida. More than 9,000 entries were received for this year’s championship, with 8,680 players vying for a spot in final qualifying.
Twelve U.S. Open final qualifiers will be held around the country with competitors vying for a place at Torrey Pines. Florida’s final qualifier will head The Bear’s club in Jupiter, for the third time in seven years, on June 7 for 36 holes and a chance to earn an invitation to the U.S. Open.
Waterlefe Golf & Country Club
Garrett Fey, of Tampa, Fla. - Co-Medalist
Fey won co-medalist honors at Waterlefe Golf & River Club shooting a 6-under 66. The 2016 Dallas Baptist University graduate got off to a red hot start by making birdies on five of his first seven holes. He would go on to only make one bogey for the day and card two more birdies on the back nine to advance to sectional qualifying. Fey currently plays on the Mackenzie Tour with PGA Tour Canada.
David Perritt, of Bradenton, Fla. - Co-Medalist
Perritt recorded seven birdies and just one bogey en route to shooting a 6-under 66 during his round. That proved to be enough to earn co-medalist honors and advance him through local qualifying. Perritt currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Danny Walker, of Bradenton, Fla. - Co-Medalist
Walker went low firing a 6-under 66 to capture a share of medalist honors at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. Walker shot a 2-under 34 on the front nine and made a charge on the back nine recording four birdies to get in the clubhouse at 6-under. He is a 2018 graduate of the University of Virginia and currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour where he has one top-10 finish.
Derek Lamely, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. - Co-Medalist
Lamely posted a 6-under 66 to secure a spot in sectional qualifying. He played his collegiate golf at Florida Gulf Coast University and is currently competing on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Jack Korzon, of Downers Grove, Ill.
Korzon survived a three-man playoff, after carding a 5-under 67, to grab the final qualifying spot at Waterlefe Golf & River Club in a playoff. The Illinois native is a graduate of Lewis University and currently plays on the West Florida Golf Tour.
Mission Inn Resort & Club
Brendon Doyle, of Louisville, K.Y. - Co-Medalist
Doyle captured co-medalist honors shooting a 4-under 68 with five birdies and only one bogey for the day. The Louisville native is a 2018 graduate of Indiana University, where he played collegiate golf. Doyle currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica and his best finish is T3 at the Puerto Plata Open.
Jonathan Yuan (a), of Minneola, Fla. - Co-Medalist
Yaun posted a 4-under 68 to earn co-medalist honors and advance to sectional qualifying. He had a bogey-free front nine, shooting 3-under and went on to finish the back nine at 1-under par. Yaun is currently a junior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and plays on the men’s golf team.
Andreas Halvorsen, of Norway
Halvorsen fired a 3-under 69 to secure a spot in sectional qualifying. He carded five birdies and two bogeys on the day. The Norweigan currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica where he has 11 top-10 finishes in his career.
Keith Greene, of Debary, Fla.
Greene recorded four birdies and only one bogey during his round which resulted in a 3-under 69. The score would be enough to earn him a spot in sectional qualifying. The Florida Junior Tour alum played his collegiate golf at Lynn University in Boca Raton and currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Blake Olson, of Pensacola, FL
Olson was able to grab the final spot in sectional qualifying by posting a 3-under 69 at Mission Inn Resort. He is a former Florida Junior Tour player and played his collegiate golf at Georgia Southern University.
Mayacoo Lakes Country Club
Myles Creighton, of Canada - Medalist
Creighton fired a 4-under 67 at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club, which earned him solo medalist honors. He opened up the front nine shooting a 1-under 35, but finished strong on the back nine posting a 3-under 32. The Canadian currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Brian Carlson, of Madison, Conn.
Carlson carded a 2-under 69 on his way to advancing to sectional qualifying. He recorded 5 birdies and 3 bogeys on the day. Carlson is a 2018 graduate of Purdue University, where he played golf collegiately. He currently plays on the Forme Tour and has two top-10 finishes.
Zach Zaback, of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Zaback earned a spot in sectional qualifying posting a 1-under 70 at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. He played collegiate golf at the University of Connecticut and graduated in 2018. Zaback currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour and recently qualified for the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort & Spa.
Ethan Marcus, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Marcus posted a 1-under 70 to advance to sectional qualifying. He shot even par on his opening nine, but was able to get in the clubhouse at 1-under par on the back nine. The Florida Junior Tour alum played his collegiate golf at the University of Arizona and currently plays professionally on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Joseph Latowski (a), of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.
Latowski birdied his final three holes of the round to record a 1-under par 70, earning him the final spot in sectional qualifying. He began the day shooting 1-over par on the front nine, but was able to card a 2-under par finish on the back nine. Latowski is a 2007 graduate of Penn State University and is the current reigning Florida Mid-Amateur champion.
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club
Zack Taylor (a), of Pittsburgh, PA - Medalist
Taylor fired a 4-under 68 to grab solo medalist honors at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club. He carded an eagle on both of the par fives to begin his front and back nine.Taylor is currently a fifth-fifth year senior at Coastal Carolina University. His career stroke average of 71.27 is first all-time in Coastal Carolina men’s golf history in front of former career record holder Dustin Johnson (72.26)
Scott Wolfes, of Saint Simons Island, GA
Wolfes posted a 2-under 70 to advance to sectional qualifying. He carded four birdies and one double-bogey on the day. Wolfes is a 2015 graduate of Georgia Southern University and currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Lee Detmer, of D.C.
Detmer was able to secure the final spot in sectional qualifying carding a 2-under 70. The 2019 Wake Forest graduate shot 1-under on his opening nine and would follow up on the back nine shooting 1-under. Detmer currently plays on the Forme Tour where he has one top-10 finish.
Orange Tree Golf Club
Luis Fernando Barco, of Peru - Medalist
Fernando Barco went low at Orange Tree Golf Club firing a 7-under round of 65 to advance to sectional qualifying and secure medalist honors. He played a near flawless round of golf carding seven birdies and zero bogeys. Fernando Barco is a 2017 graduate of Purdue University where he played collegiate golf. He currently plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Jim Renner, of Plainville, MA
Renner earned a spot in sectional qualifying carding a 4-under 68. The Massachusetts native was able to post five birdies and just one bogey which came on the 18th hole. Renner is a 2007 graduate of Johnson & Wales University and was also the Massachusetts Open in 2008. He currently plays professionally on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Luis Gagne, of Costa Rica
Gagne shot a 3-under par round of 69 at Orange Tree Golf Club to get through local qualifying. He came out firing on the front nine carding four birdies to post a 32. On the back nine he made all pars with one bogey at the 18th to post a 37. Gagne played collegiate golf at Louisiana State University where his career scoring average was 71.54, the second lowest in program history
Lev Grinberg (a), of Ukraine
Grinberg was able to get through local qualifying shooting a 2-under par 70. He got off to a shaky start shooting 1-over par on his first nine holes, but was able to finish strong on the back nine carding four birdies and one bogey for a 3-under par 33. At only 13 years old, Grinberg will graduate from middle school in 2022. He is currently a player on the Florida Junior Tour where he has one victory already this season. Now he will play for a chance at the U.S. Open next month.
Lloyd Jefferson Go, of Philippines
Jefferson Go grabbed the final spot in sectional qualifying shooting a 2-under par round of 70. He shot even par on his opening nine and made three birdies with just one bogey on the back nine to post 2-under par. Jefferson Go is a 2017 graduate of Seton Hall University where he played golf collegiately and he currently plays professionally on the Forme Tour.
Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club
Winston Munch, of Traverse City, MI - Medalist
Munch captured medalist honors at Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club firing an 8-under par round of 64. The Michigan native carded nine total birdies on the day and only one bogey to advance to sectional qualifying. Munch played golf collegiately at Hope College located in Holland, Michigan.
Jacob Penny (a), of Valrico, FL
Penny, a Buckhorn Springs member, secured a spot in sectional qualifying posting a 7-under par round of 65. He played a mistake-free round of golf with zero bogeys along with five birdies and one eagle. Penny is a former Florida Junior Tour player where he captured five victories in his career.
Ryan Linton, of Lake Forest, IL
Linton posted a 5-under par 67 to advance through local qualifying. He shot 1-under par on his opening nine and 4-under par on the back nine, carding only one bogey for the day. Linton played golf collegiately at the University of Southern California and now plays professionally on the Minor League Golf Tour.
Patrick Lovely (a), of Tampa, FL
Lovely secured the final qualifying spot carding a 5-under par round of 67 at Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club. The Tampa native made six birdies and only one bogey during his round. Lovely is a recently reinstated amateur golfer who plays out of Hunter’s Green Country Club in Tampa.
Hobe Sound Golf Club
Ruaidhri McGee, of Republic of Ireland - Medalist
McGee earned medalist honors at Hobe Sound Golf Club carding five birdies en route to a 5-under par round of 67. He had a perfect scorecard with zero bogeys to show, advancing him to sectional qualifying. McGee currently competes on the PGA EuroPro Tour.
John Duthie, of Lansing, NY
Duthie was able to advance through local qualifying shooting a 1-under par 71. He began his opening nine carding a 1-over par 37. On the back nine he posted a 2-under par 34, thanks to an eagle on the par 4 10th hole. Duthie is a 2011 graduate of Towson University where he played golf collegiately.
Billy Hemstock, of England
Hemstock captured a spot in the sectional qualifier posting a 1-under par round of 71. He made three birdies and two bogeys during his round. Hemstock currently plays professionally on the PGA EuroPro Tour.
Chris Wiatr, of Juno Beach, FL
Wiatr fired a 1-under par round of 71 at Hobe Sound Golf Club. He posted a 1-under par 35 on the front nine and an even par 36 on the back nine. That would prove to be enough to advance him to sectional qualifying. Wiatr is a 2015 graduate of the University of Connecticut where he played golf collegiately. He currently competes on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Josh Hart, of Jupiter, FL
Hart secured the final spot in sectional qualifying firing an even par 72 round of golf. Hart played collegiate golf at Methodist University and graduated in 2007. He currently plays competitively on the Korn Ferry Tour where he has one top-10 finish this year at the Emerald Coast Classic at Sandestin.
Bay Point Golf Club
Henry Westmoreland, of Wacissa, FL - Medalist
Westmoreland earned medalist honors at Bay Point Golf Club carding four birdies and one eagle en route to a 6-under par round of 66. He shot 3-under par on both nines and did not make one bogey the entire day. Westmoreland is a 2018 graduate of the University of West Florida where he played golf collegiately. He currently competes on the PGA Tour Series-China.
Ben Reichert (a), of Buffalo, NY
Reichert shot a 5-under par round of 67 to advance to sectional qualifying. He carded three birdies on his opening nine and was able to follow up the back nine with a 2-under par 34. Reichert is currently a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he had a 71.6 stroke average last season.
Calum Masters, of Dothan, AL
Masters posted a 4-under par round of 68 at Bay Point Golf Club. That would be enough to grab the final spot at sectional qualifying. He carded four birdies and no bogeys during his round. Masters is a recent 2020 graduate of the University of Georgia and is currently competing professionally on the Forme Tour.
Bear’s Paw Country Club
Connor Arendell, of Fort Myers, FL - Co-Medalist
Arendell captured co-medalist honors at Bear’s Paw Country Club firing a 7-under par round of 65. He played a mistake-free round of golf carding seven birdies and no bogeys to advance through local qualifying. The University of Central Florida alum is looking to qualify for his second U.S. Open appearance since the last one that was held at Pebble Beach in 2019.
Van Holmgren (a), of Plymouth, MN - Co-Medalist
Holmgren shot a 7-under par 65 to earn a share of medalist honors at Bear’s Paw Country Club. He started his round off hot carding a 5-under par 31 on the front nine and continued on the back posting a 2-under par 34. Holmgren is currently playing golf on the men’s team at Florida Gulf Coast University and will be competing in the NCAA Regional in a couple of weeks at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter.
Max Theodorakis, of Danbury, CT
Theodorakis was able to advance through local qualifying posting a 5-under par round of 67. He made five birdies and only one bogey during his round. Theodorakis is a 2020 graduate of Campbell University and currently plays professionally on the Forme Tour.
John Lento, of Paramus, NJ
Lento carded four birdies during his round of 68 to advance through local qualifying at Bear’s Paw Country Club. He had a stress free round of golf with no bogeys on the scorecard. Lento plays professionally on the West Florida Golf Tour.
Matthew Paradis, of Hooksett, NH
Paradis earned the final spot in sectional qualifying shooting a 3-under par round of 69. He shot 1-under par on his opening nine and followed it up with a 2-under par 34 on the back nine. Paradis is a 2019 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University where he became the first All-American in program history.
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Jacob Huizinga, of Orlando, FL - Co-Medalist
Huizinga was able to secure co-medalist honors after his 4-under 68 that was highlighted by an eagled on the second hole. The University of West Florida alum won the 99th Florida Amateur Championship in 2016 and currently plays on PGA Tour Canada.
Johnny Travale (a), of Canada - Co-Medalist
With the only bogey-free round of the day, Travale's 68 left him with a share of the medalist honors. Travale previously won the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational at nearby Isleworth for UCF. A two-time Canadian National Champion, Travale looks to continue his great play as he competes in NCAA Regionals as an Individual at Seminole Legacy Golf Club.
TJ Cosgrove, of Winter Garden, FL
Cosgrove had a rollercoaster round that included seven birdies and an eagle to card a 2-under 70. He has three career Korn Ferry Tour event appearances and now works as a Real Estate agent in the Orlando area.
Sean Dale, of Jupiter, FL
University of North Florida alum Sean Dale made his way down from the Korn Ferry Tour event in Nashville, TN to secure a spot in U.S. Open Final Qualifying. Dale Monday Qualified into the Korn Ferry Tour event last week with a 7-under 65 and would continue that streak after a 1-under 71 on Monday at Shingle Creek.
Will Dickson (a), of Providence, Rhode Island
Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, Will Dickson, continued his strong play with a 1-under 71 to qualify for U.S. Open Final Qualifying. Dickson has had a strong spring season in college with three top-15 finishes after a fall that saw him finish fourth at the nearby Orlando International Amateur. Like Travale, Dickson will look to continue his stellar play at NCAA Regionals in Tallahassee in the coming weeks.
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
Nick Gabrelcik (a), of Trinity, FL - Medalist
The No. 1 collegiate freshman in the country proved his ranking at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach on Monday. Gabrelcik's bogey-free 66 led the field to earn him Medalist honors. No stranger to big-time events, Gabrelcik has captured the 2018 Florida Amateur Match Play and 2019 Florida Amateur Public Links Championship along with a near miss at the most recent Florida Amateur, losing in a playoff to eventual champion, Dean Greyserman.
Jordan Batchelor (a), of Jacksonville, FL
Assistant Coach at nearby University of North Florida, Batchelor found himself just one shot behind the aforementioned Gabrelcik after his own bogey free round of 67. Batchelor is looking to make his third USGA Championship in as many years after qualifying for the past two U.S Amateur Championships.
Davis Lee (a), of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Rounding out the contingent of current UNF Osprey golf team members was Davis Lee after his up-and-down round of 69 that included 8 birdies. Lee used his experience at The Plantation course where his high school hosted multiple Regionals during his career to his advantage on Monday. Davis will join teammate, Gabrelcik, and assistant coach, Batchelor, as they compete in the upcoming NCAA Regional at The Sagamore Club in Indiana in a week's time.
Jake McBride, of Hartville, OH
McBride's closing birdie on the 18th allowed the North Carolina State alum to avoid a playoff and secure a spot in Final Qualifying with a 2-under 70. During his time at NC State, McBride finished second at the ACC Championship as a junior in 2016. He has played on the PGA Tour LatinoAmerica and PGA Tour Canada tours in past seasons.
Joe Stepnes, of Jacksonville Beach, FL
Joining current members of the UNF golf team is Joe Stepnes, who played on the team from 2012-2016. Starting on the 10th, Stepnes needed a birdie on one of the final holes to grab the last qualifying spot, which he found on the difficult par-4 eighth. The Jacksonville native will be looking to make his first USGA Championship appearance when he tees it up at Final Qualifying next month
The Club at Weston Hills – Weston
Rodrigo Lee, of Brazil - Medalist
A bogey-free 66 was enough for Rodrigo Lee to secure Medalist honors at The Club at Weston Hills. The current Korn Ferry Tour member was able to continue his form that he has shown in recent events on the Minor League Golf Tour. Lee will be looking to make his first US Open appearance in his career.
Spencer Mellon, of Oakmont, PA
Not far behind Lee was University of Cincinnati graduate Spencer Mellon with his own bogey-free round of 68. With four career top-25 finishes on the PGA Tour LatinoAmerican circuit, Mellon will lean on that experience at next month's Final Qualifying.
Ethan Cairns, of Davie, FL
Despite a 3-under 69, Cairns closing bogey on the ninth found him in a 4-for-3 playoff for the final qualifying positions. He would not this late error prevent him from advancing to Final Qualifying as he would outlast Fred Biondi in the playoff. The Davie, Fla. native looks to continue that momentum to make his first USGA championship appearance.
Andrew Kozan (a), of West Palm Beach, FL
Also a part of that playoff, current Auburn Tiger Andrew Kozan was able to grab a spot after his 3-under 69 that only saw one dropped shot at the par-3 17th. The 2019 Florida Amateur Match Play Champion has four career USGA Championship appearances highlighted by advancing to the Round of 32 at last year's U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes.
Erik Compton, of Coral Gables, FL
PGA Tour Veteran, Erik Compton, survived the 4-for-3 playoff to secure a qualifying spot. Coming off a top-30 in last month's Veritex Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour, Compton looks to maintain form as he looks to qualify for his fourth U.S. Open. Compton boasts a tie for second at the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
The Country Club of Winter Haven
Hunter Howell, of Odessa, FL
Howell secured medalist honors posting a round of 7-under par 65 at the Country Club of Winter Haven. He carded eight birdies on the day to go with just one bogey to advance to sectional qualifying. Howell is a 2018 graduate of Lipscomb University and currently plays on PGA Tour Canada.
Benjamin Wolcott, of Burns, TN
Wolcott shot a 5-under par round of 67 to advance through local qualifying. He had a shaky start on the front nine shooting even par, but was able to pick it up on the back nine carding five birdies to get to 5-under. Wolcott is a 2017 graduate of Ole Miss and currently plays professionally on the Forme Tour.
Daniel Robinson, of Seminole, FL
Robinson earned a spot in sectional qualifying carding a 5-under par round of 67. He was able to make five birdies on the back nine after shooting even par through his first nine holes of play. Robinson is a graduate from the University of Central Florida and now plays professionally on the West Florida Golf Tour.
Blake Dyer, of Saint Petersburg, FL
Dyer posted a 5-under par round of 67 to advance through local qualifying. He got off to a good start on the front nine going 1-under par and continued on the back nine shooting 4-under. Dyer was able to eagle three out of the five par five’s at The Country Club of Winter Haven. Dyer is a graduate of the University of Florida where he played golf collegiately.
Matthew Hill, of Canada
Hill secured the final spot in sectional qualifying carding a 4-under par round of 68. He made three birdies on his opening nine to go 3-under and would finish strong on the back nine posting 1-under. Hill is a graduate of North Carolina State University where he was the 2009 NCAA Champion.
