Washington, N.J.-Eight Met Area golfers advanced to the sectional qualifying stage for the 2003 U.S. Open during local qualifying held Tuesday, May 13th at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington, NJ.

Leading the way was Andy Brock of Metuchen, who posted a round of 68 (36 – 32) to lead the field of 147 amateurs and professionals on a cloudy day in western New Jersey. Brock was one shot better than David Laudien of Howell Park, who shot a 69 (34 – 35).

Today’s event was the last of three local U.S. Open local qualifying rounds conducted by the Metropolitan Golf Association.  The event is open to both professional and amateur golfers with a handicap index of 1.4 or better.  Today’s qualifiers advance to the U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying round scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd at Century CC and Old Oaks CC in Purchase, NY.  The Sectional qualifying is the final stage before the 103rd U.S. Open next month at Olympia Fields Country Club (North Course) in Olympia Fields, Ill., June 12-15.

Full results can be viewed by clicking here.. For more information contact Ryan McKenna or Gene Westmoreland of the MGA @ (914) 347- GOLF or visit the MGA website at www.mgagolf.org.