Grace Summerhays Qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Women’s Golf sophomore Grace Summerhays has qualified for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open.

?? Preston Summerhays couldn’t have been happier for Grace Summerhays when he got the call she’d qualified for the @USWomensOpen pic.twitter.com/Y6yuUO1eMN

— Arizona Golf Association (@AZGolfAssn) May 31, 2023

GAINEY RANCH QUALIFIER
By virtue of her second place finish at the Gainey Ranch Golf Club U.S. Women’s Open qualifier in Scottsdale, Summerhays is one of two amateurs to advance to the LPGA Major Championship. The Sun Devil standout was able to earn one of the coveted spots after battling a 70-golfer field full of the top amateurs and even several professional competitors.

Summerhays finished with a 140 (-4) in the two-round qualifier, three strokes ahead of third-place. She put herself in great position after opening the event with a 68 (-4). While the pressure got to some of her fellow golfers in contention, Summerhays maintained her composure, firing a 72 (E) on the second day to secure her spot at the U.S. Women’s Open. Summerhays is one of 20 amateurs in the world to have qualified for this event so far.

COACH’S CORNER

“We are extremely proud of Grace for qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Open,” Coach Farr-Kaye mentioned. “Our program takes great pride in preparing our players for the professional level. Part of that process is challenging them to compete in qualifying events like this. She not only accepted the challenge, but exceeded expectations and will be representing Sun Devil Women’s Golf on an enormous stage. This is the first of many LPGA major appearances for Grace. We look forward to rooting her on in July.” 

2023 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN

The 78th edition of the U.S. Women’s Open will be Summerhays’ first appearance in a LPGA Major Championship. It takes place July 6-9 at iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, which has been home to several previous U.S. and U.S. Women’s Open Championships. Live coverage of the event will air on Peacock, USA Network, and NBC throughout the weekend.

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

“Qualifying for the US Womens Open is so exciting and is something I have dreamed of,” Summerhays exclaimed. “It doesn’t get much better than being able to play at Pebble Beach against the best in the world. I have gotten a lot better this season and can’t wait to keep learning and gaining experience. I think it is super encouraging to see our ASU alumni playing so well and just shows that our…