Brendan Bergen, Xavier Athletics Communication
CINCINNATI - A pair of 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 on Monday. It's the first time the Musketeer men's golf program will have two participants in the prestigious event, which will be 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 in the field. Pope completed his qualifier in Summit, N.