• Oosthuizen, Grace added to US Open field

    Louis Oosthuizen
    Saffas added to the mix

    Louis Oosthuizen, Branden Grace and Justin Harding were all confirmed into the field of the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

    The trio represent South Africa’s top golfers according to the world rankings, and were joined by 23 players entered into the year’s third Major to be played from 13-16 June.

    The new additions bring the number of Saffas to tee it up next month to five, with Ernie Els receiving an exemption and top amateur Jovan Rebula already in.

    The field was extended to 76 after 26 players gained exemption thanks to a place in the top 60 in the Official World Golf Rankings as of 19 May.

    There are further chances to gain entry with spots awarded to any player with multiple wins this season, as well as another world rankings qualification (top 60 on 10 June).

    Additions to the US Open field:

    Abraham Ancer, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Lucas Bjerregaard, Rafael Cabrera Bello, Branden Grace, Justin Harding, JB Holmes, Charles Howell III, Kevin Kisner, Haotong Li, Luke List, Shane Lowry, Keith Mitchell, Alex Noren, Thorbjorn Olesen, Louis Oosthuizen, Cheng Tsung Pan, Eddie Pepperell, Ian Poulter, Chez Reavie, Adam Scott, Brandt Snedeker, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Byeong Hun An and Matt Wallace.

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