Former Xavier golfers Jason Kokrak ('07) and Andy Pope ('06) have qualified for the 2016 U.S. Open after emerging from 36-hole sectional qualifying events Monday.
This marks the first time the Musketeer men's golf program has two participants in the prestigious event, held June 13-19 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.
Kokrak played at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club and Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club in Powell, Ohio, shooting 6-under to finish eighth overall.
Pope completed his qualifier in Summit, N.J. at Canoe Brook (North and South courses), shooting a 66 (-6) in his second round to finish tied for third at 6-under.