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U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying: Who’s moving on to Shinnecock?

By Mike Randleman

ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A USGA logo is seen in the interview room during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A USGA logo is seen in the interview room during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /
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U.S. Open Qualifying Luis Gagne
EUGENE, OR – MAY 31: Luis Gagne of LSU hits his drive on the 17th hole during round three of the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship at Eugene Country Club on May 31, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

48 players for 3 spots at the Bear’s Club, Jupiter, Florida

1. Luis Gagne (Costa Rica) -6

2. Richy Werenski (USA) -4

3. Tyler Strafaci* (USA) -3

Alt. 1: Nathan Stamey (USA) -3, Cristian DiMarco (USA) -3

Yet again, another LSU Tiger wins a sectional, this time Luis Gagne. He had to win a coin flip at local qualifying to move on to sectionals.

A six-for-one playoff was held for the final spot and won by amateur Tyler Strafaci, a player at Georgia Tech

Cristian DiMarco, is the second alternate and is the son of former PGA Tour winner Chris DiMarco.

Andy Zhang, an amateur at the University of Florida and Haskins award winner, was in the playoff.

Notables to miss the cut: Robert Allenby (+1), Alex Cejka (WD)

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