Three Former Alabama Men’s Golfers Qualify for 2021 U.S. Open

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men's golfers Wilson Furr, Robby Shelton and Davis Shore have each earned automatic qualifier spots at the 121^st U.S. Open which will be played June 17-20 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif.

The trio, who will join Justin Thomas as former UA men's golfers competing in this year's event, were among the 685 players who were seeking the 54 spots across the nine qualifiers which took place at various sites around the nation on June 7 and 8.

Wilson Furr: Qualified at Love Cove Club (Hilton Head, S.C.)

Will compete in his first U.S. Open and first tournament on the PGA Tour as a professional golfer
Finished as the co-medalist in the 36-hole qualifier at 5-under par 137
Carded an opening round of 4-under 67 Monday morning followed by a 1-under 70 in the afternoon
Was an alternate heading into Monday's U.S. Open Qualifier but was able to earn a spot in the event after four golfers withdrew to enable him to compete
The Jackson, Miss., native competed in 36 career events across his four seasons at Alabama, helping the Crimson Tide reach four consecutive NCAA Regionals which included a national runner-up finish in 2018.
A two-time PING All-Region performer, he carded a course record of 9-under 62 in the second round of the 2020 U.S. Amateur on his way to becoming the second player in Alabama men's golf history to claim stroke play medalist honors.

Robby Shelton: Qualified at Springfield Country Club (Springfield, Ohio)

Will be playing in his 24^th PGA Tour event this season and 62^nd of his career but will make his first career appearance at the U.S. Open as a professional golfer
Competed in the 2014 U.S. Open as an amateur where he missed the cut
Finished tied for second overall with a 36-hole total of 6-under par 134 after carding back-to-back rounds of 67 during Monday's two rounds
A three-time All-SEC performer at Alabama who was a member of the 2014 NCAA National Championship team as a true freshman
One of only two UA golfers to earn First Team All-America honors (2014, 2015, 2016), joining former standout Bud Cauley
Alabama's all-time leader in single-season stroke average (70.14 in 2013-14), career stroke average (70.42 from 2013-16) and tournament victories (7)

Davis Shore: Qualified at Piedmont Driving Club (Atlanta)

Will be playing in his first U.S. Open and first tournament on the PGA Tour as a professional golfer
Captured medalist honors after firing a 36-hole score of 11-under par 133 Monday
Played brilliantly over the two rounds, as he opened with a 6-under 66 in the morning round followed by a 5-under par 67 in the afternoon
A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Shore battled through several injuries to finish his collegiate career with 29 events across his four seasons at the Capstone, including nine top-20 finishes.
Helped lead the Crimson Tide to four consecutive NCAA Regional appearances, including a national runner-up finish in 2018

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