PLEASANTON, Calif. – Six members of the Santa Clara men's golf spent part of their preparation for next week's NCAA Championships by playing in a local U.S. Open qualifier with two advancing to sectionals.
Matt McCarty and Derek Ackerman each fired a 3-under par 69 on Tuesday at Ruby Hill Golf Club to finish in a tie for second place.
Brandon Wu of Stanford posted a 6-under to lead five players advancing to June's sectional qualifying round.
McCarty and Ackerman each started on the 10th hole and closed strong on the final nine.