Webb Simpson was amongst seven to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Open out of the Durham, N.C. qualifier location. He survived Golf’s Longest Day to make his thirteenth straight U.S. Open look.
The 2012 U.S. Open winner shot a 67-69 to submit a 4-under whole. He tied with Chesson Hadley to safe a spot. Zac Blair was the low medalist at this qualifying location at 9-under.
“This was particular for me as a result of I like Pinehusrt,” Simpson mentioned to NBC Sports activities after he certified. “I like No. 2. I wished to be right here. I used to be in a position to get it executed right now, barely!”
“This was particular for me as a result of I like Pinehurst. I like No. 2. I actually wished to be right here. I used to be in a position to get it executed right now, barely!”
2012 champion @WebbSimpson1 is ready to make his thirteenth consecutive U.S. Open begin. pic.twitter.com/yUdPDfcWEE
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 3, 2024
Simpson final performed closing qualifying was 2011 to make his very first begin within the US. Open. He certified by a playoff in Columbus, Ohio.
Regardless of being a veteran, qualifying this season reminded him how troublesome it’s.
“I believe type of getting mentally up for it,” he mentioned. “You bought to actually put together within the follow spherical. It’s a must to exit in 36 holes and attempt to restrict your errors.”
The 38-year-old had made only one begin within the majors previously two seasons, eventually yr’s PGA Championship, when he missed the lower. It is going to be the primary time since 2022 that he’ll make a begin within the U.S. Open.
“Not that I took it as a right being within the majors near 10 years — it is arduous to get in majors. I’ve realized that it is arduous and never enjoyable from the surface trying in. So Im grateful to be again in that discipline.”
This yr’s U.S. Open is at Pinehurst. It’s the venue’s first time internet hosting this USGA match since 2014. Simpson completed T45, whereas Martin Kaymer went on to win by eight photographs. His finest end at a U.S. Open since his win in 2012 got here three years in the past when he was T8 in 2021 at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
The previous Wake Forest golfer looks like this qualifier is an efficient signal.
“It is a golf course that I really feel like I can play very well, and my recreation is getting higher, so there’s numerous issues trending in the correct route for me,” Simpson mentioned. “I am simply grateful that this validated what I am doing.”
Simpson and his household personal a second dwelling within the space the place he grew up taking part in rather a lot. This week at Pinehurst will really feel like a hometown occasion for the PGA Tour veteran.
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