Olympic spots are still up for grabs at the U.S. Open. This is the final week before the world ranking determines the 60-man field for the Paris Games. Patrick Cantlay has worked his way into the conversation. He's one shot out of the lead and could parlay a runner-up finish into a spot in the Olympics. Canada has a tight race for its second spot.
David Puig , of Spain, reacts after missing a putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. Sergio Garcia , of Spain, celebrates after a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. Patrick Cantlay watches his tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, June 14, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C.
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and PGA champion Xander Schauffele, who won Olympic gold in Japan three years ago, already are assured a spot. Still to be determined is the other two players from the United States, along with tight races in Canada and possibly South Korea.Wyndham Clark has held down the No. 3 spot for the Americans for much of the year, and he still looks to be fairly safe.
Cantlay has never spoken much about the Olympics, saying at the start of the year only that “any time you have the opportunity to represent your country, it’s important.” He was in a similar situation for the Tokyo Games, falling short in the final qualifying week at Torrey Pines.
Conners would need to finish 11th alone at the U.S. Open to move past Hadwin. Pendrith would need at least a two-way tie for third .Tom Kim and Byeong Hun An appear to have the two spots locked up, especially with Sungjae Im missing the cut.
U.S. Open Mens Golf Championships 2024 Paris Olympic Games Corey Conners NC State Wire Adam Hadwin Scott Scheffler Olympic Games Jorge Campillo Sports Collin Morikawa Wyndham Clark Sergio Garcia S David Puig Canada Xander Schauffele Patrick Cantlay
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