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One sign of normalcy returning is the USO qualifying is back. Locals start soon, in about 10 days, going until May. I see 3 qualifiers near me. If you're not familiar, these are free and open to the public usually. Not sure how covid will affect attendance requirements. Anyone know if they are still open to the public to view this year?

https://www.usopen.com/content/us-open/2021/articles0/109-sites-to-host-local-qualifying-for-2021-u-s--open.html

Final qualifying dates May 24, June 7.

https://www.usopen.com/2021/articles0/11-us-open-final-qualifying-sites-2021-entries-open.html

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A few years back Golf Channel actually televised a bunch of the sectional qualifiers (a best as they could) and I thought it was pretty cool.  Wish they'd do that again.

 

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1 minute ago, Golfingdad said:

A few years back Golf Channel actually televised a bunch of the sectional qualifiers (a best as they could) and I thought it was pretty cool.  Wish they'd do that again.

 

At one of the qualifiers, I recall overhearing one of the announcers talking to a cameraman or some other and he was like, if you suck at math and science, you should be a reporter, it's a great gig.

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I went to the Open the last time it was at Torrey Pines.  It's still the only major I've been to.  Fun time.  I can't wait to watch this one.

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The U.S. Golf Association announced on Monday that a limited number of fans will be on hand for both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open in California this summer.

 

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That's funny. Geoff, c'mon man…

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That's funny. Geoff, c'mon man…

In his defense having to hear "smash that like button" on repeat could probably drive anyone crazy after less than an hour.


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On 4/15/2021 at 4:46 PM, Shindig said:

I went to the Open the last time it was at Torrey Pines.  It's still the only major I've been to.  Fun time.  I can't wait to watch this one.

I went to the practice rounds for the 2008 US Open.  Saw all the big names.  A highlight of my golf watching career, along with watch Jack win his final USGA total at Cherry Hills in the Senior US Open in 1993.  I was at a conference at a hotel where a lot of the players stayed including Jack.  Coincidentally, the Denver Broncos were holding cheerleader tryouts at the same hotel.  Good times.

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13 year old makes it past the local qualifying. I think to the sectionals?

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13 year old makes it past the local qualifying. I think to the sectionals?

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Wow.  What a great story.  Anyone know when and where his sectional qualifying will be?

I'm guessing the Bears Club in Jupiter FL.

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If this kid wins, will this be the youngest victor at the Open since Ouimet? 

Imagine if the Open goes to a playoff with Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, and that kid... and the kid wins.

Okay, one shot at a time, first the kid has to get through the next qualifying stage.

But seriously, that's so cool that he was able to do what he already has done!

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