Oklahoma State University Athletics
Austin Eckroat Secures U.S. Open Spot
May 21, 2019 | Cowboy Golf
DALLAS — Oklahoma State sophomore Austin Eckroat earned a spot in the field at the 119th U.S. Open Championship on Monday after advancing through sectional qualifying.
Eckroat was one of 102 players vying for 10 spots in the field for the Open, which will be contested June 13-16 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
A native of Edmond, Okla., Eckroat posted a 65 at Northwood Country Club and a 72 at Bent Tree Country club to find his way into a three-man playoff with Cody Gribble and Charlie Danielson. He delivered with a birdie to grab one of the final two qualifying spots.
Eckroat will join Cowboy teammate Viktor Hovland in the field. Hovland earned his spot in the field via his victory at the U.S. Amateur Championship last year at Pebble Beach.
Eckroat was one of 102 players vying for 10 spots in the field for the Open, which will be contested June 13-16 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
A native of Edmond, Okla., Eckroat posted a 65 at Northwood Country Club and a 72 at Bent Tree Country club to find his way into a three-man playoff with Cody Gribble and Charlie Danielson. He delivered with a birdie to grab one of the final two qualifying spots.
Eckroat will join Cowboy teammate Viktor Hovland in the field. Hovland earned his spot in the field via his victory at the U.S. Amateur Championship last year at Pebble Beach.
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