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Crazy finish gets 35-year-old journeyman into the US Open

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Some people go nuts for U.S. Open qualifying narratives, and some golf fans are more tuned out to the 36-hole sectionals. But even if you’re not heavily invested or terribly interested, Chris Naegel’s story is pretty cool.

The 35-year-old Wildwood, Mo., native had partial status on the Web.com Tour. Mostly, however, he has toiled on mini-tours in his career. In 2012, he won the eGolf Tour’s Oldfield Open and the Adams Tour’s Buffalo Run Casino Classic in 2015. Naegel has made just four starts on the PGA Tour.

Currently No. 1,081 in the Official World Golf Ranking, Naegel looked to be out of the running for one of the three qualifying spots available at Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas, Monday.

Four strokes off the qualifying pace with five holes to play, Naegel birdied the 14th and 15th holes. However, disaster struck at the par-4 16th, where he carded a bogey five.

However, he bounced back with a birdie at the 17th hole and then eagled the 18th hole to get to 10 under par for his 36 holes. The score was good enough to get him into a playoff for the last qualifying spot.

After forcing the playoff, Naegel then took down Blaine Hale, an incoming senior at Oklahoma, to earn his first ever start in a major championship.

Nagel primarily played college golf at Missouri Baptist. He played on the Hooters Tour from 2008 to 2012 while also teeing it up on the Adams Tour, Minor League Golf Tour, and eGolf Tour.

He finished 89th on the Web.com Tour money list in 2016. Playing 21 events in 2017, he finished 117th. He has limited status on the Web.com Tour this year after finished tied for 57th at Q-School.

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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

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On Friday morning, Ladies European Tour player, Hannah Gregg, took to social media to share her weekly expenses playing on the LET.

“Expenses of my first week on Ladies European Tour: Flights: $2600 Work Visa: $350 

  • Food: $377 
  • Caddie: $0 because I have an amazing Fiancé 
  • Hotel: $0 because  @GregChalmersPGA sorted me host housing for the week!  
  • Rental Car: +0 because the Tour Tee guys GAVE me their car  
  • Gas: $165 
  • Entry Fee: $130 
  • Lounge Pass for caddie: $50 
  • Gym: $0 
  • Yardage book: $0 
  • Total expenses: $3672 

Made cut, finished 54th, total earned: $1244 Factor in 35% tax on earnings. To break even, needed to finish 24th. To make money, 21st. Guess we have our goals laid out for next event!”

When factoring in Gregg’s free housing, free caddie and free rental car, it’s evident that most LET players would have to finish well inside of the top-20 to make any money.

With ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around in professional golf these days, it’s important to remember the other side of the coin as well. There are countless professionals out there who struggle to get by on their golf salary.

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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

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After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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