SUMMIT, N.J. – Former U-32 and University of Rhode Island (URI) golf phenom Bryson Richards’ dream of playing at Oakmont this coming week came up short at qualifying finals for the U.S. Open.
Richards shot four over par (72-74) at Canoe Brook Country Club earlier this month to miss the qualifying target score by 9 shots. Richards was one of 78 golfers competing for four spots to be at Oakmont this week after beating out 85 competitors in Rhode Island to make it to the finals.
The smooth lefty was a decorated golfer at URI, setting a school record with six collegiate wins for the Rams. He also has a pair of VT-Amateur titles on his resume, as well as Vermont Open. He advanced to final qualifying at PGA Q-School last fall. The Plainfield native is the son of former Craftsbury Academy great Pete Richards.
