A US Open Story: a trio of Aggie golfers play this weekend

The US Open at Erin Hills will be visited by three Aggie golfers on Thursday.

THE GHOST OF AGGIE GOLF PAST

Ryan Palmer - A 2000 grad of A&M, Ryan spent a couple of years on the mini tours before earning his PGA Tour card in 2004. This will be Ryan’s seventh start in a US Open and earned his start through qualifying at the Dallas sectional. Ryan’s a good dude and fun to follow on Tour. His best round at the US Open is 69. Nice.

THE GHOST OF AGGIE GOLF PRESENT

Cameron Champ - Just wrapped up his junior year at A&M by being named to the first team All-SEC golf team and finishing the season ranked 27th in the country. Cam qualified for the last spot out of the Newport Beach sectional by draining a 30 foot putt on the first playoff hole. He’s represented the Aggie golf team very well during his time at A&M, and is set for a strong senior season next year. He will tee off on Thursday on his 22nd birthday. I spent my 22nd birthday hammering drinks at Ptarmigan’s and playing Galaga. So pretty close to the same thing.

THE GHOST OF AGGIE GOLF FUTURE

Walker Lee - This 19 year old just graduated from high school and will be a freshman on the golf team at A&M this fall. The lefty qualified by shooting 10 under at the Dallas sectional at Lakewood Country Club. Walker has a bright future ahead of him and playing in the US Open a few weeks after graduating high school is really awesome. I think he’s the next Danny Noonan.

HOW TO WATCH

TV coverage will be carried by FS1 and FOX on Thursday and Friday. Weekend coverage will be all day on FOX. The tee times for Thursday and Friday can be found here . Crack a cold beverage, tune in to watch these three Ags, and walk around your casa quoting Tin Cup.