Final Qualifying: Shot 71-65 at Walton Heath Golf Club (Old and New Courses) in England on May 20
Matteo Manassero, who will compete in his fifth U.S. Open, announced his presence to the golf world at age 16 when he became the youngest winner of the Amateur Championship, defeating England's Sam Hutsby in the 36-hole final of the 2009 championship at Formby In England. He then earned low-amateur honors later that summer at Turnberry, playing alongside five-time winner Tom Watson and Sergio Garcia the first two rounds. He eventually became the No. 1 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The following year, the 16-year-old became the youngest player in Masters history to make the cut, surpassing Bobby Cole by two years. That mark was eventually surpassed by 14-year-old Tianlang Guan of China in 2013. He turned pro a few weeks later at age 17. He has since amassed eight worldwide victories, including five on the DP World Tour. Earlier this year, he ended an 11-year victory drought on that circuit when he claimed the Jonsson Workwear Open. He also won twice on the European Challenge Tour in 2023 to begin his comeback. As a junior, he represented Europe in the 2008 Junior Ryder Cup.
YEAR
2024
SITE
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2)
SCORES
79-75
TO PAR
+14
FINISH
MC
YEAR
2016
SITE
Oakmont Country Club
SCORES
76-70-71-73--290
TO PAR
+10
FINISH
T-46
YEAR
2013
SITE
Merion Golf Club
SCORES
75-74
TO PAR
+9
FINISH
MC
YEAR
2012
SITE
The Olympic Club (Lake Course)
SCORES
76-69-73-74--292
TO PAR
+12
FINISH
T-46
YEAR
2011
SITE
Congressional Country Club (Blue Course)
SCORES
74-72-73-72--291
TO PAR
+7
FINISH
T-54