Player Highlights & Bios

An amateur from Portage, Michigan, competed in the local qualifier at Muskegon Country Club to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Final Qualifier. Anderson walked on to the University of Michigan men’s golf team and later earned a scholarship. Other notable accomplishments from Anderson include qualifying for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship four times and competing in four Western Amateur Championships.

A professional from Cincinnati, Ohio, competed in the local qualifier at Worthington Hills Country Club to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Final Qualifier. Arnold played collegiate golf at Wright State University prior to becoming a Golf Professional and spending his career supporting the game. He has spent the majority of his career at the The Vineyard Golf Course and is currently the Facility GM. Arnold is a 3-time qualifier and competitor in the PGA Championship and a 3-time Southern Ohio PGA Sectional Champion (2007, 2012, 2022). In addition to competing, Arnold is also in the Greater Cincinnati PGA Hall of Fame.

A professional from Springboro, Ohio, competed in the local qualifier at Worthington Hills Country Club to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Qualifier. Bach is a well-known PGA professional, and head of the Bach Scoring Academy based out of Heatherwoode Golf Club. In addition to teaching, Bach was the head professional at Sharon Woods Golf Course starting in 1995 and qualified for the PGA Professional National Championship in 2013 as well as the Immediate Past President of the Southern Ohio PGA

an amateur from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, competed in the local qualifier at the Homestead to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Qualifier. Originally from Texas, Bearrie was named the Texas Player of the Year in 2012 and the winner of the Texas Mid-Amateur Championship along with the 2024 Oro Valley Senior Amateur in Arizona.

an amateur from Grand Island, New York, was exempt from the local qualifier on the path to the US Senior Open Qualifier. In 2024, Bernatovicz won the New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Championship and the BDGA Senior Championship. Additionally, Bernatovicz is a three-time champion of the Buffalo District Golf Association Senior Amateur.

a professional from Lancaster, Ohio, earned co-medalist honors with a 71 in the local qualifier at Worthington Hills Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. He is the head professional at The View Golf Club in Lancaster, OH and has many titles and awards to his name.

an amateur from Decatur, Indiana, competed in the local qualifier at Orchard Ridge Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Blythe won the 2017 IGA Mid-Amateur Championship with a final score of 6-under-par after winning the Indiana PGA Northern and Southern titles in 2000.

an amateur from Louisville, Kentucky, competed in the qualifying event at Cartersvillle Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S Senior Open Final Qualifier. Boland won the 2024 Kentucky Senior Open Championship and would go on to have five top-5 finishes in events in 2025. Boland’s success in Kentucky golf would propel him to win Senior Player of the Year honors from the Kentucky Golf Association.

a professional from Bloomington, Indiana, competed in the Orchard Ridge Country Club qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Bowden turned professional in 1989 and has played in 310 Korn Ferry Tour events with three wins and 152 PGA Tour events with a top-15 finish in the 2021 Chubb Classic.

a professional from Nashville, Tennessee, earned a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier after playing in the Grasslands Club qualifier. Breen is a teaching professional in Tennessee and has played in numerous Tennessee PGA events with a stretch of five wins in a row in 2020 and multiple other wins since 2007.

a professional from Tazewell, Virginia, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Brittain has won multiple Virginia championships including two back-to-back VSGA Senior Amateur Championship victories in 2020-2021 and 2024-2025.

a professional from Toronto, Ontario, Canada qualified at Muskegon Country Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Burns is a teaching professional and an accomplished player on the PGA Tour Champions. In 2025, Burns qualified for five events, one being the Senior British Open.

an amateur from Huntington, West Virginia, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Carter has competed in numerous events in West Virginia with a record of two victories and two runner-up finishes at the West Virginia Senior Amateur Championship.

an amateur from Rochester Hills, Michigan, qualified for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier at Muskegon Country Club. Champine played collegiately at Oakland University and would later qualify for the 2016 U.S. Amateur at the on-campus course. Champine also competed as a member of the USGA Men’s State team in Michigan in 2010.

an amateur from Hurricane, West Virginia, competed at The Homestead and earned a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Clark competed collegiately at Marshall University where he won four events as an individual and was honored in the Marshall Hall of Fame in 2011. Clark also won the West Virginia Open Championship in 2001 and 2012 and worked at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

the Host Professional at Miami Valley Golf Club. Rick earned his way to play at the club he serves by firing a 72 at Worthington Hills Country Club. Rik is a native of Middletown and has been serving the Dayton Golf Community for many years.

an amateur from Fenton, Michigan, was exempt from local qualifying for the US Senior Open Qualifier. Most recently, Crandall won back-to-back GAM Senior Championships at the Country Club of Jackson, carding a 4-under final round to win medalist honors in 2025.

a professional from Brentwood, Tennessee, was exempt from local qualifying for the US Senior Open Final Qualifier. Crane turned professional in 1999 and has since won 5 PGA Tour events, including the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open and the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Crane’s best finish in the FedEx Cup was 27th and he also has multiple Masters and other Major appearances.

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an amateur from West Bloomfield, Michigan, competed in the local qualifier at Muskegon Country Club to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Qualifier. Davies, a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, has won numerous events in Michigan, including the GAM Michigan Amateur, the GAM Senior Amateur, and has qualified for 7 USGA Championships.

a professional from Seaforth, Ontario, Canada, competed in the local qualifier at Muskegon Country Club to earn a spot in the US Senior Open Qualifier. Doig competed in the 2018 US Senior Open Championship and has won the PGA of Ontario Senior Championship multiple times along with other Canadian events.

a professional from Stuart, Florida, was locally exempt from qualifying for the US Senior Open Qualifier. Duke has multiple victories on the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour, most notably winning the Travelers Championship in 2013 and the Shaw Charity Classic in 2023.

a professional from Baltimore, Maryland, originally from Paducah, KY competed at the Outdoor Country Club qualifier for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. English won the 2024 Maryland Senior Open with a two-day total of 2-under-par to claim victory. English is also a teaching professional who instructs at The Elkridge Club and has spent time serving the game in Southern Ohio as the Golf Professional at Urbana & Kenwood Country Club.

an amateur from Union, Kentucky, competed in the Worthington Hills Country Club qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. In the local qualifier this year, Foltz tied for third with a 72 to advance to the final stages of qualifying. Foltz also won the Country Club of Ocala Open in 2021 on the U.S. Am Tour.

a professional from Dallas, Texas, earned a local exemption into the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Frazar turned professional in 1996 and has since competed in 409 PGA Tour events with a win at the 2011 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Frazar also won the Dominions Energy Charity Classic in 2023.

a professional from Marysville, Ohio, competed at Orchard Ridge Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Gangluff turned professional in 1996 and won the four times on PGA Tour Canada as well as back-to-back years Ohio Open victories in 2018 and 2019.

an amateur from Cincinnati, Ohio, was locally exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Gerwin has played in 15 U.S. Amateur Championships and 14 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. In addition to USGA championships, Gerwin also won the Ohio Amateur in 1996 and 2001 with a victory at the Ohio Mid-Amateur in 1996 as well and was inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame in 2020

an amateur from Ovid, Michigan, qualified at Muskegon Country Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Gunthorpe is a self-taught golfer who has competed in many events and recently won The Senior Division National Championship in 2026 for the second time, his other victory in 2022. Gunthorpe has played in the U.S. Senior Open before and was the champion of the 2025 Golfweek Senior Desert Showdown.

an amateur from Savannah, Georgia, originally from Cleveland and a Member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Hanzel most notably won the 2013 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship and has won the Georgia Senior Championship four times. Hanzel has an extensive record of qualifying for championships, having qualified for the U.S. Senior Open, the U.S. Mid-Amateur and the U.S. Senior Amateur.

a professional from Blacklick, Ohio, competed in the Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Hinckley has played in many SOPGA events in Ohio with a win in the SOPGA Team Match Play Championship in 2024.

a professional from New Albany, Ohio, qualified at Worthington Hills Country Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Hollenbaugh is the Director of Golf at New Albany Country Club and recently won the Senior Division of the Mid-Ohio Golf Car Capital City Classic in 2025. His daughter Kary is also a nationally ranked Amateur and a Senior at Ohio State and has played in many National Champions including multiple Augusta National Women’s Amateur appearances.

a professional from Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, qualified at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Hrynkiw placed T-5th in the 2023 North Florida PGA Senior Professional Championship, has been a PGA Class A member since 1996 and is a teaching professional in Florida.

an amateur from Lafollette, Tennessee, qualified locally at the Grasslands Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Hudson was named the Tennessee Player of the Year in 2016 and the 2020 Knoxville PGA Golf Professional of the Year.

a professional from Mooresville, North Carolina, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Jobe has competed in 337 PGA Tour events and had numerous international wins on tour including the 1998 Mizuno Open, the 1998 Japan PGA Championship, and the 2019 Boeing Classic on the PGA Champions Tour.

a professional from Lexington, Kentucky, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Justice recently competed in the 2026 Senior PGA Championship and was the low amateur in the 1997 Kentucky Open. Justice also competed in the Barbasol Championship in 2018 and 2019.

from Zanesville, Ohio, qualified at Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Kaido has competed in the PGA Professional National Championship in 2007, 2008 and 2011. Kaido has been the General Manager at Zanesville Country Club since 2010.

an amateur from Paducah, Kentucky, competed in the qualifier at the Grasslands Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Knecht reached the quarterfinals in the 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur. Knecht also won the Senior Division of the 2020 Kentucky Senior Amateur and the 2020 Kentucky Senior Open, completing the “Kentucky Senior Slam.”

a professional from Knoxville, Tennessee, was exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Kresge turned professional in 1991 and has three Korn Ferry Tour wins – two in 2002 and one in 2006. Kresge also tied for 10th in the 2003 U.S. Open.

an amateur from Knoxville, Tennessee, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Kuester won the 2025 Kentucky Senior Amateur in a playoff which led him to being named as the 2025 Tennessee Senior Men’s Player of the Year.

an amateur from Lexington, Kentucky, qualified at Orchard Ridge Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. LaLonde played collegiately at the University of Kentucky and was named the 1993 John C. Owens Player of the Year by the Kentucky Golf Association.

an amateur from Columbus, Ohio, competed at Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Larned tied for 9th at the local qualifier with a 74 to advance to the final stage.

a professional from Coldwater, Michigan, competed at Muskegon Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Leitner turned professional in 1997 and is a PGA Class A teaching professional. Prior to his teaching career, Leitner played at Trine University and Eastern Michigan University and played on mini tours in Florida.

a professional from Las Vegas, Nevada, competed at Worthington Hills for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. LeMaster turned professional in 1989 and has competed in 10 events on Korn Ferry Tour and 4 events on the PGA Champions Tour along with multiple appearances in Kentucky events.

A native of Middletown, Ohio, and former Wright State University standout, Frank Lickliter II — now based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida — competed at Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Lickliter turned professional in 1991 and has competed in 461 PGA Tour events, earning two victories: the 2001 Kemper Insurance Open and the 2003 Chrysler Classic of Tucson.

a professional from Plano, Texas, was exempt from the local qualifying stage for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Little won the 2024 Northern Texas PGA Section Championship in the Senior Division. In addition to playing, Little has been a professional caddie since 1999 for players including Gary Woodland and Mike Weir.

a professional from Nashville, Tennessee, qualified at the Grasslands Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Lyons won the 2024 Tennessee Senior State Open and provides lessons as a teaching professional at Harpeth Valley Golf Center in Nashville.

an amateur from North Canton, Ohio, qualified at Indiana Country Club for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Mallette made it to match play in the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur and qualified for the U.S. Amateur in 2011. More recently, Mallette helped lead Team Ohio to a victory in the 2024 U.S. Senior Challenge as medalist for the event.

an amateur from Nappanee, Indiana, competed at Orchard Ridge Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Mathews has played in multiple events in Indiana and charted a top-10 finish at the 2023 IGA Mid-Amateur Championship.

a professional from Noblesville, Indiana, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Last year, Mays won the 2025 Indiana PGA Senior Open by two strokes with six birdies and an eagle in his final round. Mays also won the Indiana PGA Junior/Senior event back-to-back in 2020 and 2021.

an amateur from O’Fallon, Missouri, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Last year, McClellan won the 2025 Metropolitan Senior Amateur in Missouri in a playoff. McClellan has also competed in the Griesedieck Championship in Missouri multiple times with a top-10 finish in both 2018 and 2021.

a professional from Augusta, Kentucky, competed at Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Last year at Worthington Hills, Meloan shot 69 to claim medalist honors in the qualifier. In 2021, Meloan competed in the U.S. Senior Open Championship.

a professional from Tullahoma, Tennessee, competed at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Melson won back-to-back titles of Tennessee Senior PGA Professional Champion in 2024 and 2025.

a professional from Costa Rica, was locally exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Mikus has competed in numerous events in Costa Rice with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Abierto Metropolitan Costa Rice and another runner-up finish at the 2023 La Iguana Senior & Open Championship.

an amateur from Toledo, Ohio, competed at Worthington Hills Country Club and earned a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier.

A golf professional from Englewood, Ohio, Moore earned a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier with a strong performance at Worthington Hills Country Club. A PGA Member and Head Professional at Beavercreek Golf Club, Moore has qualified for three PGA Professional National Championships during his career and most recently advanced to the semifinals of the SOPGA Match Play Championship in April.

A golf professional from Broadview Heights, Ohio, Moss competed in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier at Indiana Country Club. One of the most accomplished players in Ohio golf history, Moss captured three Ohio Open Championship titles and won five Northern Ohio PGA Section Championships between 2010 and 2014. He is also a two-time recipient of the Northern Ohio PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award and was inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame in 2018.

An amateur from Cincinnati, Ohio, Muething earned an exemption directly into the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier through his accomplished competitive record. A longtime standout in Greater Cincinnati golf, he recently captured his third GCGA Metropolitan Senior Championship and continues to post strong performances in senior amateur competition.

an amateur from New Albany, Ohio, competed at Worthington Hills Country Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Paskievitch carded a 75 with three birdies to take one of the final qualifying positions.

a professional from Louisville, Kentucky, competed at the Grasslands Club for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Perkins carded a 73 to qualify and advance to the final stage of qualifying.

a professional from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was exempt from the local qualifying stage on the way to the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Plumb was the 2025 Kentucky Senior Open Champion which earned him an exemption into the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open.

a professional from Tucson, Arizona, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Purdy has competed in 300 PGA Tour events since turning professional in 1996 and won the 2005 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Purdy also captured an international win at the 1997 Indian Masters event and has competed in The Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and the Open Championship. He also qualified for the US Senior Open last year from our Local Final Q at Piqua CC.

A reinstated amateur from Dayton, Ohio, Reichley advanced through qualifying at Orchard Ridge Country Club to earn a place in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier for the second consecutive year. A former collegiate player at Wright State University, Reichley has remained a prominent competitor in the Miami Valley golf community, highlighted by his victory at the 2012 Miami Valley Metropolitan Championship.

an amateur from Indianapolis, Indiana, qualified for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier at Orchard Ridge Country Club. Rowen most recently won the 2026 IGA Mid-Am Team Championship in April with Kenny Cook, the duo winning by five strokes at 19-under-par. Rowen also won the 2015 Indiana Amateur Championship

An amateur from Kettering, Ohio, Samborsky earned a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier for the second straight year after advancing through the Piqua qualifying site into last year’s championship. A former Wright State golfer and later the program’s head coach for nine seasons, Samborsky has built an impressive competitive résumé that includes appearances in the U.S. Senior Open, two U.S. Amateur Championships, and two U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships.

One of the most accomplished amateur players in Miami Valley golf history, Samborsky has captured five Miami Valley Metropolitan Championships during his career. He is also the son of SOPGA Hall of Famer Gene Samborsky, who dedicated many years of service to the Section and the game of golf in Southwest Ohio.

an amateur from Naples, Florida, competed in the Grasslands Club qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Schlotterback played one season on the Sunbelt Senior Tour in 2017 and was a club professional for 10 years. In 2023, Schlotterback recorded two hole-in-ones in one round of golf at the Everglades Golf Club.

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A golf professional from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Shields advanced through qualifying at Indiana Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. A proven competitor in senior golf, Shields owns a victory and three runner-up finishes in the Pennsylvania Senior Open and has competed in four PGA TOUR events during his career. He also posted a T-17 finish at the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship and currently serves as the PGA Director of Instruction at The Club at Nevillewood.

an amateur from Frankfort, Illinois, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Small competes in events in Illinois and won the 1996 Illinois State Amateur and more recently won the 2025 CDGA Senior Amateur Championship.

a professional from Grand Rapids, Michigan, competed in the Muskegon Country Club local qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. In the qualifier, Smithson placed runner-up with a score of 1-under-par to advance to the next stage. Smithson works as the Director of Golf at The Mines Golf Course in Michigan.

A PGA of America Member from Dublin, Ohio, Sowards was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. One of the most accomplished PGA Professionals in the game, Sowards has competed in 41 PGA TOUR events, including 11 PGA Championships, while also earning membership on both the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour.

The most decorated player in PGA of America Player of the Year history, Sowards owns a record nine national Player of the Year honors, including four PGA Professional Player of the Year awards and five Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year titles. He also won the 2004 PGA Professional Championship and two Senior PGA Professional Championships (2018, 2023).

In Ohio, Sowards is a three-time Ohio Open Champion, three-time Senior Ohio Open Champion, and a record 21-time Southern Ohio PGA Player of the Year. A member of both the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame and Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, Sowards currently serves as Director of Instruction at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club.

an amateur from Oswego, Illinois, qualified at Kemper Lakes Golf Course to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Spevere advanced from initial qualifying with a 75 and will now compete in the final qualifying stage. Spevere also competed in the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur event.

A professional from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Spittle advanced through local qualifying at Worthington Hills Country Club to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. A standout amateur before turning professional in 2004, Spittle won back-to-back Canadian Amateur Championships in 1977 and 1978 and helped Ohio State capture three consecutive Big Ten titles alongside John Cook and Joey Sindelar.

Spittle later enjoyed a successful PGA TOUR Champions career, highlighted by his victory at the 2010 AT&T Championship, while recording more than 190 starts and over $4 million in career earnings. An accomplished competitor in Ohio golf, Spittle is also a member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame.

A professional from Lewis Center, Ohio, Unk earned co-medalist honors at Worthington Hills Country Club with an even-par 71 to advance to the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Since turning professional in 1997, Unk has competed on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Canada, where he collected three victories, including two Seaforth Country Classic titles. He currently serves as Director of Golf Instruction at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club and as head golf coach at St. Charles Preparatory School in Columbus.

a professional from Louisville, Kentucky, competed in the Grasslands Club local qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Utley has extensive coaching experience at the University of Kentucky and as a teaching professional in Kentucky. In addition to teaching, Utley also plays in many events across the state.

a professional from Stillwater, Minnesota, earned an exemption from local qualifying into the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. In 2025, Matt Vandelac won back-to-back Minnesota Senior Open championship titles, only the 6th player in history to do so.

an amateur from Cincinnati, Ohio, earned a local qualifying exemption into the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Volpenhein recently won back-to-back Ohio Senior Amateur Championships. Volpenhein is also a 7-time Cincinnati MET Champion.

an amateur from Canada, qualified for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier at local qualifier Indiana Country Club. Vong has competed in numerous events in the Niagara Men’s Tour and won the 2017 Walt McCollum Niagara District Champion of Champions.

a professional from Carrolton, Ohio, competed in the Orchard Ridge Country Club qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Wackerly, head professional at Carroll Meadows Golf Course, is the most recent winner of the Northern Ohio PGA Habitec Toledo Open. Wackerly has competed extensively on the Korn Ferry Tour events with 26 appearances and numerous wins in senior championships, including the Indian River Open in 2024.

a professional from Phoenix, Arizona, qualified at Kemper Lakes Golf Course for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Walker has competed in 26 PGA Tour Canada events and 20 Korn Ferry Tour events and now coaches men’s golf at Eastern Michigan University.

a professional from Hudsonville, Michigan, earned an exemption from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. In 2012, Werkmeister became the only player in history to win the “Grand Slam” of West Michigan with four event wins in one season. Werkmeister also won 10 state championships in the state of Michigan and named the GAM Player of the Year five times..

a professional from Cincinnati, Ohio, was locally exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Wetterich has competed in multiple major championships including the Masters and the U.S. Open. Wetterich also has 3 Korn Ferry Tour victories, won the 2006 EDS Byron Nelson Championship and was a member of the 2007 U.S. President’s Cup Team.

an amateur from Indianapolis, Indiana, was exempt from local qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Williams has been a standout in Indiana golf, winning the Indiana Senior Player of the Year in 2023. Recently, in 2025, Williams won the IGA Senior Amateur.

a professional from Greenville, South Carolina, was locally exempt from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Wilson, a 5-time PGA Tour champion, has competed in many PGA Tour events. Most notably, Wilson won both the Waste Management Phenix Open and the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2011, leading him to a top-25 FedEx Cup finish that same year.

an amateur from Stanberry, Missouri, competed in the local qualifier at Firekeeper Golf Course to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Wright also qualified for the U.S. Open Final Qualifier this year.

an amateur from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, competed in the Grasslands Club qualifier to earn a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier. Zubkus has played in numerous high-level events in Tennessee, including the 70th US Senior Amateur.