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U.S. Open local qualifying sites announced

The United States Golf Association announced local qualifying sites for the 2013 U.S. Open Championship on Tuesday.Local qualifying will be conducted over 18 holes at 111 sites from May 3-16 in 43 states. Players who succeed in local qualifiers will advance to sectional qualifying, which will take place over 36 holes at 11 U.S. sites on June 3. International qualifying is scheduled for May 27, with Japan and England both hosting for the ninth consecutive year."The U.S. Open's local and sectional qualifying process exemplifies a tremendous commitment by the state and regional associations and we are grateful for their support," said USGA vice president and Championship Committee chairman Thomas J. O'Toole Jr. "U.S. Open qualifying remains unique and democratic in that every amateur golfer who meets the Handicap Index requirement can compete. Local qualifying is where the quest to play in our National Championship begins."The Club at Admirals Cove's East Course in Jupiter, Florida, will ...

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