Crick Advances to U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying

Nebraska senior Brandon Crick captured the U.S. Open Local Qualifier title on Tuesday at Beatrice Country Club and advanced to sectional qualifying, moving him one step closer to qualifying for the 2010 U.S. Open, set for June 17-20 at Pebble Beach, California.

Crick scored a 67 and finished five strokes ahead of Darin Fisher, from Albia, Iowa. Crick's victory came a day after he was selected to compete as an individual at the NCAA West Regional in Washington, May 20-22.  

Husker junior Mike Coatman earned the second alternate spot by shooting 73. Redshirt freshman Jordan Reinertson recorded an 80.

More than 9,000 golfers are attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open. Local qualifying continues until May 20 at 111 sites around the world. The top golfers from each site advance to sectional qualifying, which is played over 36 holes at 13 sites in the U.S., and at two international sites. Stay tuned to Huskers.com to find out where Crick will compete at.