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Kyle Westmoreland recaps his experience at the U.S. Open
6/24/2021 9:55:00 AM | Men's Golf
Kyle Westmoreland, a 2014 USAFA graduate, became the first Academy graduate to compete in the U.S. Open, played at Torrey Pines Golf Course, June 17-20, at in San Diego, Calif. Westmoreland is also the first to ever play in one of the PGA's four major championships and became the first to ever make the cut as well.
Westmoreland's U.S. Open debut began on No. 10 in the final group of the day on Thursday, June 17. He birdied the par-5 18th hole for a 37 on his first nine. He added a birdie on No. 6 and shot even par 71 for the first round. In the second round, he eagled the 609-yard, par-5 ninth hole for a 73 (+2). He was the first player of the day to reach the ninth hole in two. At one point during the second round, he was tied for ninth place overall. With the cut at +4, Westmoreland comfortably made it to the weekend. After a 78 in the third round, he rebounded for a 76 on the final day, which included a birdie on the 434-yard par 4 17th, his second to last hole of the tournament. In the final round, his average drive of 336.5 yards was the longest in the field.
Westmoreland qualified after shooting a seven-under-par 135 at the qualifier at the Dallas Athletic Club, May 25. After an opening round 72 (+2) on the Blue Course, Westmoreland came back with a nine-under 63 on the par 72 Gold Course on the final day. In the second round, he posted four birdies and an eagle on the front nine for a six-under 29. Four more birdies on the back completed his round of 63, tying him for fourth overall at the qualifier.
The U.S. Open was Westmoreland's third PGA Tour event. He earned a sponsor's exemption to the 2020 Phoenix Open and the 2019 Military Tribute at Greenbriar. Westmoreland, who fulfilled his military commitment, has competed on the Korn Ferry and Forme Tours.
Westmoreland is one of the most decorated Air Force Academy golfers in school history. A native of Katy, Texas, he earned all-region honors as a senior and competed in the NCAA Regionals twice. As a senior, he placed fourth at the Mountain West Championships, the highest finish for an Air Force golfer since 1985, and was named the Academy's most valuable male athlete.
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Westmoreland's U.S. Open debut began on No. 10 in the final group of the day on Thursday, June 17. He birdied the par-5 18th hole for a 37 on his first nine. He added a birdie on No. 6 and shot even par 71 for the first round. In the second round, he eagled the 609-yard, par-5 ninth hole for a 73 (+2). He was the first player of the day to reach the ninth hole in two. At one point during the second round, he was tied for ninth place overall. With the cut at +4, Westmoreland comfortably made it to the weekend. After a 78 in the third round, he rebounded for a 76 on the final day, which included a birdie on the 434-yard par 4 17th, his second to last hole of the tournament. In the final round, his average drive of 336.5 yards was the longest in the field.
Westmoreland qualified after shooting a seven-under-par 135 at the qualifier at the Dallas Athletic Club, May 25. After an opening round 72 (+2) on the Blue Course, Westmoreland came back with a nine-under 63 on the par 72 Gold Course on the final day. In the second round, he posted four birdies and an eagle on the front nine for a six-under 29. Four more birdies on the back completed his round of 63, tying him for fourth overall at the qualifier.
The U.S. Open was Westmoreland's third PGA Tour event. He earned a sponsor's exemption to the 2020 Phoenix Open and the 2019 Military Tribute at Greenbriar. Westmoreland, who fulfilled his military commitment, has competed on the Korn Ferry and Forme Tours.
Westmoreland is one of the most decorated Air Force Academy golfers in school history. A native of Katy, Texas, he earned all-region honors as a senior and competed in the NCAA Regionals twice. As a senior, he placed fourth at the Mountain West Championships, the highest finish for an Air Force golfer since 1985, and was named the Academy's most valuable male athlete.
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