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Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association (ZPGA) has joined the country’s golfing community in celebrating leading professional Scott Vincent, who has qualified for the 2025 US Open. The prestigious tournament will be played at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, from June 12 to 15.
Vincent secured his ticket to the third major championship of the year through the U.S. Open Final Qualifying event held in Japan. The qualifier took place on Monday at Tarao Country Club (West Course) in Shiga Prefecture.
Speaking to Zimpapers Sports Hub, ZPGA president Akil Yousuf expressed pride in Vincent’s achievement and said the association is eager to see him represent Zimbabwe on the world stage once again.
“We are proud that the Zimbabwean flag will be flying at the U.S. Open after a period of absence. Scott has been representing the country admirably, alongside other professionals. This is quite an achievement and as fellow pros and Zimbabweans, we are all excited to see one of our own competing at such a high level. I am sure he is also thrilled, and we hope he performs to the best of his ability,” said Yousuf.
With only three qualification spots available in the Japan leg, competition was fierce in the 36-hole event. Vincent delivered a stellar performance, carding an impressive 10-under-par 134 to tie for top spot with Japan’s Yuta Sugiura and secure his place in the U.S. Open.
Vincent shot identical rounds of 67.
A former world number 78, now ranked 436, Vincent drew attention when he joined LIV Golf, initially moving between teams before landing with Torque GC under Joaquin Niemann, and later joining Kevin Na’s Iron Heads.
However, following the conclusion of the 2024 LIV Golf season, Vincent was relegated and replaced by South Korean golfer, Yubin Yang. Since then, he has continued to compete on the Asian Tour.
In a twist of fate, Jinichiro Kozuma, Vincent’s former teammate at Iron Heads, clinched the third and final qualification spot in Japan, finishing one stroke behind at 9-under-par.
An additional 10 Final Qualifying tournaments will be held on June 2 across the United States and Canada to finalise the 2025 U.S. Open field.
This will mark Vincent’s debut appearance at the U.S. Open and his second overall major championship outing, having previously competed in the 2022 British Open.
— @brandon_malvin
