Ryan Palmer didn't get the win on his home course, but he did take a big step toward qualifying for Oakmont.
Palmer's T-3 finish at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational helped him move up 12 spots to No. 63 in the Official World Golf Rankings. The top 60 in the world as of June 13 will earn exemptions into the U.S. Open.
Elsewhere in the world, Chris Wood reached a career-best No. 22 in the world after a one-shot win at the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship. Rikard Karlberg, who finished alone in second behind Wood, jumped 78 spots to No.