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PGA Tour pro Adam Svensson makes boneheaded, likely very costly mistake during US Open qualifier
PGA Tour winner Adam Svensson picked up his ball mark during a U.S. Open qualifier playoff, unknowingly gifting Matt Wallace the first alternate spot.
The US Open is typically the most brutal challenge on the golfing calendar. The USGA has built the identity of the US Open as the most difficult test of golf imaginable, and that was clear at last year’s event at Oakmont Country Club.
Even professionals make mistakes. Adam Svensson’s costly error in the US Open golf qualifier in Ontario on Monday night could spell disaster for the PGA Tour pro. After Max McGreevy sank his birdie putt to secure the final U.
The 149 players who are exempt or have qualified for the 126th U.S. Open, to be held June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Players are listed only in the first category for which they are eligible.