Despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the US Open qualifying round at the Crumpin-Fox Club went off without a hitch on Wednesday. In usual Crump fashion, the pins were in difficult spots, the tees back, and the fairways were as tight as they ever have been.
Hunter Stone, a local resident, and a good friend of every staff member at Crump, was the medalist with a fantastic score of 69. It was nice watching someone we have all watched grow up at the course, take some of the best players in the area, and bring them to their knees.
Right behind Stone was, Shawn Warren of Maine. Warren shot a 70, just one shot behind Stone, to wrap up the second qualifying spot. Shawn has some experience at Crumpin-Fox as well, playing there many times. I think a little bit of local knowledge goes a long way there!
Kevin Quinn, of Needham, MA secured the third spot with a 1-over par, 73. Kevin hits a lot of fairways, and a lot of greens, struggled a bit to make a few putts, but if struggled is shooting a 73, I would like to struggle everyday!
The most exciting part of the day for me was to watch a four person playoff for one qualifying spot, and two alternate spots. It was between Mike Dunham of Concord, Maine, Brent Paladino of Kensington, CT, Scott Hawley of Schrewsbury, MA, and Chelso Barrett of Keene, NH.
Hawley and Barrett were finished after the first playoff hole and Brent Paladino edged out Mike Dunham on the second playoff hole with a solid up and down for par.
All in all, it was a very exciting day at the course. This just proves to me that the US Open is one of the greatest tournaments in golf!
The MGA and the USGA staff on hand did a wonderful job running operations. They were very organized, friendly, and fun to be around!
CONGRATS to the qualifiers, and thanks to everyone for making it such a spectacular day at Crump!
Good luck in the next round!
Chris
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