Tacoma’s Andrew Putnam Played 45 Holes of Pure Grit, and Now The U.S. Open Has No Idea What’s Coming
You gotta be kidding me! We’re talking about a grind, a marathon, a pure test of mental toughness, and Tacoma’s own Andrew Putnam just delivered an absolute masterclass in it. After a ridiculous two days of golf that felt like it would never end, our local hero has officially punched his ticket to the U.S. Open!
This wasn’t just some casual stroll on the green. Putnam took the concept of “Golf’s Longest Day” and strapped a rocket to it, playing an unbelievable 45 holes to snatch that final U.S. Open spot. It’s the kind of sheer will and determination that makes you proud to be a Seattle sports fan, watching one of our own dig deep when it matters most. Get ready, Shinnecock Hills, because Putnam is coming in hot!
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The Marathon Man: Forty-Five Holes of Pure Drama
Seriously, picture this: Andrew Putnam, a 37-year-old veteran, already played 36 grueling holes at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell, Oregon for the U.S. Open final qualifying. That’s a full two rounds, right? But he wasn’t done. He was tied with Spencer Tibbits at 3-under 141, and with only two spots available from Oregon, it meant a playoff. So, they hit the course again for six more holes late Monday. Six! And they still couldn’t break the deadlock. Can you even imagine the tension?…