36 Holes Leads To The US Open

The 36 Holes Leads To The US Open-

There are certain days in golf that feel bigger than the game. For me, it was 36 holes on a day I nearly didn’t get out of bed.

I had just missed the cut in Raleigh—on my birthday—after a long 3-week Korn Ferry Tour stretch. I was sick, mentally drained, and feeling like the grind was too much. The night before, I could barely get my bag together. That morning, my family looked at me like I was crazy for going through with it.

I forgot my rangefinder. Couldn’t find my white shoes. I walked 36 holes in shorts and black shoes looking like a true nerd, a buddy of mine on the bag—a fellow player and one of the most positive, hilarious guys I know.

I made the turn at -6. Locked in, head down. Then I shot -7 on the second 18. On the final hole, I drained a 30-footer to tie for medalist. Just like that, the whole trajectory of my season flipped. I was heading to the U.S. Open.

Showing up in our 30 foot RV and being escorted to a parking spot next to Justin Rose and Jason Day’s massive motorhomes was surreal. Our setup looked like a casita next to their mansions and it was so cool.

All the family arrived, credentials in hand, energy buzzing. And then, it was time. On the first tee, my hand shook just a bit as I stuck the tee in the ground. The swing? Slightly left—but the ball was in play. The dream was alive I was playing the US Open at Pinehurst number 2.

I may play more U.S. Opens—or maybe not. But that day proved to me what’s possible when you show up, no matter how you feel.

To every player teeing it up this week: I’m pulling for you. This is what makes golf so special—anyone can get in, if they can get the job done.

Golf Channel usually covers it—tune in tonight.

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