BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Texas A&M's Lauren Nguyen qualified for the 80th U.S. Women's Open Monday after coming in second at the St. Clair Country Club Monday.
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The local qualifier featured 78 golfers with only two spots available for the amateurs to earn a spot at the U.S. Open. The Katy, Texas, native fired a 2-over 144 at the par-71 course thru two rounds.
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The redshirt junior shot 1-over 72 in both rounds on the 36-hole day Monday. Nguyen's tournament was highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 No. 5 that ultimately helped her secure the invitation.
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The U.S. Open will be played at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, May 29-June 1. This will be the first LPGA Tour event for Nguyen during her collegiate career.
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Nguyen has helped the Texas A&M women's golf team to a No. 19 national ranking and the four seed at the upcoming NCAA Lubbock Regional. The regional will take place May 5-7 at the Rawls Course. The team will need to finish within the top five at the regional in order to advance to the NCAA Championships for the fourth-straight year.
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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 local qualifier featured 78 golfers with only two spots available for the amateurs to earn a spot at the U.S. Open. The Katy, Texas, native fired a 2-over 144 at the par-71 course thru two rounds.
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The redshirt junior shot 1-over 72 in both rounds on the 36-hole day Monday. Nguyen's tournament was highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 No. 5 that ultimately helped her secure the invitation.
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The U.S. Open will be played at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, May 29-June 1. This will be the first LPGA Tour event for Nguyen during her collegiate career.
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Nguyen has helped the Texas A&M women's golf team to a No. 19 national ranking and the four seed at the upcoming NCAA Lubbock Regional. The regional will take place May 5-7 at the Rawls Course. The team will need to finish within the top five at the regional in order to advance to the NCAA Championships for the fourth-straight year.
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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.