WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue fifth-year senior Nick Dentino shot a 7-under par 65 to finish second in U.S. Open local qualifying held at Broadmoor Country Club in Indianapolis, advancing to sectional qualifying at a site to be determined in early June.
Dentino posted a flawless round with five birdies, an eagle and 12 pars to finish second, two shots behind Keller Harper's 63, to be one of five players advancing to sectionals.
Dentino, who has also qualified for two of the last three U.S. Amateurs, will now compete in "Golf's Longest Day" at one of 10 sectional sites. Dentino cleared a 4-for-3 playoff ahead of four golfers that shot 6-under par to tie for third place.
Also of note, Kent Hsiao and Kentaro Nanayama finished 11th at 4-under par, while Luke Prall shot 3-under par to tie for 16th.
The Boilermakers will host the NCAA Men's Golf Regional Championships on May 13 through 15 at the Kampen-Cosler Course in West Lafayette, Indiana. Tee times start at 8 a.m. ET, and admission is free.
Dentino posted a flawless round with five birdies, an eagle and 12 pars to finish second, two shots behind Keller Harper's 63, to be one of five players advancing to sectionals.
Dentino, who has also qualified for two of the last three U.S. Amateurs, will now compete in "Golf's Longest Day" at one of 10 sectional sites. Dentino cleared a 4-for-3 playoff ahead of four golfers that shot 6-under par to tie for third place.
Also of note, Kent Hsiao and Kentaro Nanayama finished 11th at 4-under par, while Luke Prall shot 3-under par to tie for 16th.
The Boilermakers will host the NCAA Men's Golf Regional Championships on May 13 through 15 at the Kampen-Cosler Course in West Lafayette, Indiana. Tee times start at 8 a.m. ET, and admission is free.