Like father, like son.
Cameron Kuchar, the 15-year-old son of Matt Kuchar, is one step closer to the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. He advanced out of a U.S. Open local qualifier on Monday, shooting 3-under 69 at Wellington National Golf Club in Wellington, Florida.
Up next is a 36-hole qualifier June 5, and if he were to advance it would mean he’s in the field at the U.S. Open. Matt missed out on the tournament last year for the first time since 2007.
Matt has yet to qualify, as well, and sits at No. 47 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He’ll be in the field if he can stay in the top 60 by either the May 22 or June 5 cut-off dates. If not, he would have to make it through one of the 10 final qualifiers.
Cameron, a Class of 2026 recruit, and Matt have teamed up in the past three PNC Championships. Cameron placed second in local qualifying with a bogey on his final hole, one shot behind medalist Jordan Gumberg.
Austin Durand, Scott Turner and Ryan Davis earned the final three spots at the Wellington qualifier.
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