MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary's Golf Program has watched some of its top, young talent mature from prospects with big potential into budding stars with their achievements at tournaments this summer.
Last summer, between Hoey's freshman and sophomore years, the De La Salle High product made it all the way to a U.S. Open Qualifier. This summer, he won the qualifier.
Hoey shot a 66 on both days to finish 12-under par for the tournament at 132 strokes, booking a spot at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo.