Brandon Wu did something Tuesday that no amateur had done in more than 50 years.
The 22-year-old Stanford grad made it through Final Qualifying for The Open to become the first amateur to qualify for the U.S. Open and The Open in the same summer (without the need of an exemption) since Ireland’s Joe Carr in 1967.
“It’s a tremendous accomplishment, so I’m soaking it all in,” Wu told GolfChannel.com after shooting 64-67 to win medalist honors at Fairmont St. Andrews by three shots. “It’s been so fun to compete at the highest level. I think it also speaks to the growth of the amateur game; if I didn’t do it this year, I’m sure someone was bound to do it within the next few years.