

Glover shot 9-under 63 with a three-putt on the final hole at The Lakes.

Open champion Lucas Glover, and it was a painful to watch. The last three were in a four-man playoff. Others to advance out of Columbus were Davis Thompson, Eric Cole, Nico Echavarria, Corey Pereira, Luke List, Patrick Rodgers, Kevin Streelman, Nick Dunlap and David Nyfall. had rounds of 66 (The Lakes) and 67 (Brookside) to lead 11 qualifiers, the most of any of the 10 final qualifying sites. Qualifying is something those of us who weren't consistent stars on tour had to face on a yearly basis.”īrowne Jr. “It's the national championship and it's a big deal. “It's gratifying that he's been able to do something that makes him feel like all the work has been worth it,” the father said. I remember hollering at him in the car on the drive home.”Īnd now it's the son's turn, and the father couldn't be more proud. “He said, ‘Oh, I shot 69.’ And I was like, ‘Sorry you missed.' He said, ‘No, no. I said, ‘How did it go?'” Olin Browne Jr. He shot 59 that day and two weeks later was in the penultimate group at Pinehurst No. Browne changed his mind thinking, “How can you quit at something and then tell your kids you can't quit.”

It was in 2005 when the father shot 73 over the first 18 holes and contemplated withdrawing because he was so far behind. The medalist was Olin Browne Jr., the son of PGA Tour winner Olin Browne, and the connection to qualifying was what makes this long day so appealing. He still showed up at qualifying to caddie 36 holes for former Oklahoma State roommate Zach Bauchou, who didn't make it. Viktor Hovland already is exempt for the U.S. Columbus had the most PGA Tour players because of the Memorial Tournament that finished on Sunday.
