Hillendale Country Club played host to the US Open Local Qualifier Monday, May 15th. The course played 6,796 yards and a par of 71. Windy conditions made a challenging test for all players involved.
Sean Bosdosh from Clarksburg, Maryland took home medalist and was the only score under par for the day with a low round of 70. Michael Brennan from Leesburg, Virginia and Eric Egloff from Silver Spring, Maryland took the next two qualifying spots with rounds of 72. Brennan is a 15 year old high school freshmen. “I hit it solid throughout the round which was very helpful in the crosswinds. A couple of up and downs on the back nine allowed me to keep my momentum” Brennan said. A 30 footer for birdie on the 18th allowed Brennan to put the finishing touches on his 1 over par round of 72.
Five players tied at 73 which forced a playoff for the last two qualifying positions and first and second alternate positions. The two qualifying spots were snagged with birdies on the first play-off hole by Bart George of Arnold, Maryland & Tommy Ellison of Bear, Delaware. Johnny Leonard of Virginia Beach won 1st alternate spot, while Tyler Herriott edged Mark Cusic for the 2nd alternate position.
