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Kevin Phelan will compete at the US Open next week after securing his place in the major by winning the Sectional qualifying event in Florida.
Rounds of 65 and 70 saw Phelan finish on nine-under at the Ritz-Carlton in Bradenton, one stroke ahead of his closest challenger, American John Hahn.
“Patience really helped me today,” a delighted Phelan, who relocated to the United States with his family from Waterford a decade ago, told golfweek.com.
“It’s a tough finish; it’s easy to make bogeys coming in. (You) just have to stay patient.”
Phelan’s triumph at the Ritz-Carlton came on the back of disappointment. His collegiate career came to an end last week, when his North Florida missed out on securing match-play action at the NCAA Championship.
“It was definitely extremely disappointing to miss out on match play; we played really well all year,” said Phelan, who has a year left to complete in his psychology degree.
“It was a great atmosphere for the team. (But) we learn from the bad moments. We learn from the triumphs. You learn from everything.”
The 22-year-old has featured at the US Open previously, back in 2010. However, rounds of 83 and 75 saw him miss the cut.
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