PEARLAND, Texas – Texas A&M's Adela Cernousek won the U.S. Open Qualifier at the Golfcrest Country Club on Tuesday, securing a spot at the 79th U.S. Women's Open Championship May 30-June 2.
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The junior fired a 6-under 138 in the two-round qualifier and won the tournament by one stroke. In the first round, she carded a stunning 7-under 65 with a 31 on the back nine and never gave up the lead after the final 18. Former All-American and All-SEC standout Hailee Cooper finished fourth and earned an alternate spot for the U.S. Open.
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The U.S. Open will take place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Lancaster Country Club. Cernousek leads the Aggies with a 70.07 stroke average, which is on pace to shatter the single season program record. The Antibes, France, native was selected to the All-SEC First Team for the first time in her career this season and was chosen to compete at the prestigious 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup.
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Cernousek and the Aggies are set to hit the course at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, California, May 17-22. Texas A&M has advanced to the semifinals of the tournament each of the last two years. Cernousek finished tied for 14th last season at NCAAs in stoke play and has a perfect 3-0 record in match play throughout her career on the big stage.
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For more information about the U.S. Women's Open, visit uswomensopen.com.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit 12thman.com for more information on Texas A&M women's golf. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's golf team on Facebook, Instagram, and on X by following @AggieWomensGolf.
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The junior fired a 6-under 138 in the two-round qualifier and won the tournament by one stroke. In the first round, she carded a stunning 7-under 65 with a 31 on the back nine and never gave up the lead after the final 18. Former All-American and All-SEC standout Hailee Cooper finished fourth and earned an alternate spot for the U.S. Open.
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The U.S. Open will take place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Lancaster Country Club. Cernousek leads the Aggies with a 70.07 stroke average, which is on pace to shatter the single season program record. The Antibes, France, native was selected to the All-SEC First Team for the first time in her career this season and was chosen to compete at the prestigious 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup.
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Cernousek and the Aggies are set to hit the course at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, California, May 17-22. Texas A&M has advanced to the semifinals of the tournament each of the last two years. Cernousek finished tied for 14th last season at NCAAs in stoke play and has a perfect 3-0 record in match play throughout her career on the big stage.
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For more information about the U.S. Women's Open, visit uswomensopen.com.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit 12thman.com for more information on Texas A&M women's golf. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's golf team on Facebook, Instagram, and on X by following @AggieWomensGolf.