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

By Mike Randleman | Jun 5, 2018

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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BEIJING, CHINA – APRIL 27: Liang Wenchong of China looks on during the day two of the 2018 Volvo China Open at Topwin Golf and Country Club on April 27, 2018 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) /

33 players for 3 spots at Japan Memorial Golf Club

Shota Akiyoshi (Japan) -8
David Bransdon (Australia) -7
Wenchong Liang (China) -6

Alt. 1: Rikuya Hoshino (Japan) -5, Alt. 2: Hideto Tanihara (Japan) -5

World No. 177 Shota Akyioshi already qualified for the Open Championship via the Japan Tour. Now, he’s in half of the majors.

Bransdon, 44, is ranked No. 421 in the world and a member of the Japan Tour.

Liang qualified for his 10th major and third U.S. Open.

Notables to miss cut: Yuta Ikeda (-4), Ryo Ishikawa (-3)

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