Former champion McDowell qualifies for US Open
Graeme McDowell, the former US Open champion, has qualified for this year's tournament at Shinnecock Hills. He secured one of the final nine spots after completing a 36-hole qualifier in Dallas with two rounds of 69. This will be McDowell's first major since his exemption from winning the US Open ended in 2020.
- ▪Graeme McDowell won the US Open in 2010 at Pebble Beach.
- ▪He qualified for the US Open by completing a 36-hole qualifier in Dallas.
- ▪McDowell's last major was before his exemption ended in 2020.
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