Memorial Tournament winner Viktor Hovland did not have time to rest or celebrate. The 25-year-old caddied for his friend and former Oklahoma State teammate Zach Bauchou in the U.S. Open Qualifier.
However, instead of swinging the clubs, Hovland was carrying them.Round one teed off at Lakeside while the second and final round took place at Brookside Country Club.“I think it’s a testament to the quality of the individual,” Brian DePasquale, United States Golf Association Senior Manager said. “At USGA, we’ve known Viktor since at least 2015 when he played in a Junior Amateur and went on to win the U.S. Amateur in Pebble Beach.
David Bourdreau is an avid golf fan and sported a 1999 Ryder Cup Hat at Brookside to watch tour guys, club pros, and college kids vying to make the cut for the U.S. Open. After hearing that Hovland was on the course, the Worthington resident decided to follow him and Bauchou.“That’s one of the coolest stories I’ve heard in a long time,” Bourdreau said. “What he’s been through this weekend and to come out here to help out former college teammate I think that’s what’s great about golf...
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