Ryder Cowan, a 21-year-old amateur golfer, is making a strong debut at the US Open. Cowan, who will be a senior at Oklahoma, briefly held the lead in his first major championship before finishing with a 2-under 68.
Strong Start
Cowan started strong, moving to 3-under par after his birdie at the par-3 17th. He hit his approach to 5 feet and knocked in the putt for his fourth birdie of the round.
Cowan earned his trip to Shinnecock through a qualifier at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He shot 6-under 138 and then survived a three-man playoff for two spots.
Cowan said the practice he did to prepare had him believing he would play well. However, playing on his home course looks and sounds much different than what he faced at Shinnecock.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
