Justin Lower Qualifies for US OPEN

Justin Lower etched his name into the 2025 U.S. Open field with a stellar performance at Final Qualifying on June 2, 2025, at the Ohio State University Golf Club in Columbus. The Malone University graduate’s 7-under-par 137 (68-69) over 36 holes secured a tie for second place at the Canoe Brook Country Club site, earning him a spot in his second U.S. Open, set for June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Lower’s qualification is not just a professional milestone but a deeply personal triumph, as he aims to honor his late father on Father’s Day during the championship week.

Lower’s path to Oakmont was marked by determination and emotional resonance. Competing in his home state, where he won the Ohio high school state championship, Lower leaned on familiar surroundings and a decade of incremental progress on the professional circuit. His performance at the Columbus qualifier placed him alongside qualifiers like Erik van Rooyen (-13), Bud Cauley (-7), Lanto Griffin (-7), Harrison Ott (-6), and Cameron Young (-5). Lower’s steady play, highlighted by a 69 in the second round, showcased his ability to thrive under pressure, a skill honed through years on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours.