Luke Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter, noticed hopes of creating his main debut at subsequent week’s US Open dashed after shedding a play-off in closing qualifying.
Poulter, a College of Florida scholar, had obtained to seven beneath by way of 21 holes earlier than play was suspended because of unhealthy climate on Monday, then returned on Tuesday morning to card an eagle and 5 birdies in a bogey-free 65.
Justin Hicks, Philip Barbaree Jr and newbie Frankie Harris all completed on 11 beneath at Emerald Dunes in West Palm Seashore to qualify for the US Open from June 12-15, stay on Sky Sports activities, whereas Poulter completed a shot again in tied-fourth.
That put Poulter head-to-head with Austen Truslow – knowledgeable since 2015 with PGA Tour expertise – for the ultimate computerized qualification spot, with Truslow birdieing the second additional play-off gap to progress.
Reflecting on his expertise, Poulter – who will now be alternate for the third males’s main of the yr, stated on Instagram: “It stings a bit but happy with the way I played and that I gave myself the opportunity.”
Poulter’s dad, Ian, stated on Instagram: “I can’t believe how impressive today’s 65 was to get into that position. We keep using this as incredible experience and we keep getting better.”
He later added: “This one will harm however it is a very lengthy highway forward. You’ve got accomplished so nicely these final 5 months after final yr’s damage.
“Hold your head high and look how close you’ve come to playing your first major championship. We’re so proud of the journey and experience you’re gaining on a weekly basis.
“If you stay confident and keep working the way you are, you will fulfil your dreams. We get back to work and keep pushing. You my friend inspire me daily.”
Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard completed two photographs exterior the play-off, whereas 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell was 5 adrift and in addition did not qualify.
Suffolk star Weaver secures US Open spot
Poulter hoped to match the feat of fellow English newbie Tyler Weaver, a second-year scholar at Florida State College who secured his first main look with one in every of 5 qualifying spots within the 83-man discipline at Piedmont Driving Membership in Atlanta on Monday.
The 22-year-old from Suffolk, who – like Poulter – is taking part in for the Worldwide Crew on this week’s Palmer Cup – a Ryder Cup-style occasion for school college students – posted an 11-under whole which noticed him end above former main champions Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner.
“It’s been a really positive season for me so far with some good results, but this is definitely up there with my biggest achievement,” Weaver stated. “Playing in a major championship is a dream of mine and still hasn’t quite set in that I will be teeing it up at Oakmont this year.”
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