PGA Tour Turns Heads With Cameron Young Announcement
PGA Tour Turns Heads With Cameron Young Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It was a big day on the PGA Tour, as six players punched their tickets to the upcoming U.S. Open. Five previously earned their spots through the first 36 holes, but the final place was up for grabs in a dramatic playoff.
Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Eric Cole and Chase Johnson – all competing for the final berth – finished at 5-under. On the first playoff hole, Young drained a birdie to secure the final qualifying spot. This marks the fifth straight season Young has qualified for the U.S. Open.
On Monday evening, the PGA Tour posted a photo of Young holding his qualifying plaque, accompanied by the caption:
“Cameron Young has punched his ticket to the U.S. Open!”
Cameron Young has punched his ticket to the U.S. Open! https://t.co/6rS0dhORSXpic.twitter.com/omoidfj75N
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 3, 2025
That announcement sparked a flurry of fan reactions on social media, with many praising Young’s clutch performance:
“[expetive] of a rally: birdied 3 of the last 4 holes to get into the playoff & then won a 5 for 1 playoff. For a guy having a really poor year, it will be interesting to see if leads to a hot streak,” exclaimed this fan.
“[This is really cool. We all like to [expletive] talk him for when we bet him, myself included. So let’s give the man his props when he steps up and nabs a spot. Won’t be betting his [expletive], but still,” said someone here.
Another fan was simple, but excited: “On to Oakmont!”
“A great bounce-back: birdied three of the last four holes to get into a playoff, then won the five-shot playoff. For a player who hasn’t been in great form this year, it will be interesting to see if he can keep the streak going,” chimed in this fan.
An excited observer said: “Lets go cameron!”
More praise here: “Clutch under pressure! Cameron Young is headed to the U.S. Open!”
Young, 28, was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 season. He played college golf at Wake Forest and has since tallied four PGA Tour wins. Although he hasn’t yet claimed a major, he finished second at The Open Championship in 2022.
His best U.S. Open finish took place in 2023, when he came 32nd. Last season, he tied for 67th. Still, he’s made the cut in 7 of his last 8 major appearances, proving he can consistently compete at the highest level.
With the 2025 U.S. Open set to begin June 12 at Oakmont, Young will look to ride this momentum into one of golf’s biggest stages.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
