Beau Hossler remains in contention heading into U.S. Open final round
Beau Hossler
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 16, 2012) --
On an exciting day at the 2012 U.S. Open,
two amateurs were among those making
headlines.
Beau Hossler, the 17-year-old high
schooler from Southern California, shot an
even-par 70 and remains just four shots
off the pace set by leaders Graeme
McDowell and Jim Furyk. His 3-over mark
after three rounds puts Hossler in a tie for
eighth place.
Jordan Spieth, the University of Texas
star, fired a 1-under 69 to move into a tie
for 32nd at 7-over.
UCLA star and the world's No. 1 ranked
amateur Patrick Cantlay shot a 1-over 71
and is two shots back of Spieth.
The story of the day for the amateur
contingency at The Olympic Club, however,
was focused around Hossler.
Hossler withstood the pressure of Day 3
at the U.S. Open to shoot a sound 70,
which included four bogeys and four
birdies. His ability to bounce back from
missed opportunities on holes he made
bogey kept him in contention. Each of
Hossler's four birdies came after a bogey.
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U.S. Open Golf Championship
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to amateurs and professionals. Amateurs gain
entry via USGA win or runner-up finishes while having the opportunity
to qualify alongside non-exempt professionals in an 18-hole "Local' qualifying followed
by 36-hole "Final" qualifying which is affectionately known as golf's longest day.
Highly-ranked amateurs will be exempted past the 18-hole Local Qualifying. See the
USGA website for details. And if you are exempt on any level be sure to apply by the deadline anyway.
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the
most rigorous, yet fair, examination of golf
skills, testing all forms of shot-making. The
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