Luke Poulter Misses US Open After Playoff

Luke Poulter, the 21-year-old amateur golfer and son of Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter, narrowly missed qualifying for the 2025 US Open at Oakmont after losing a sudden-death playoff to Austen Truslow in the final qualifying round in Florida. Poulter, a University of Florida student, posted a bogey-free 65 in his second round, finishing tied for fourth and just one shot short of automatic qualification. His strong showing came less than a year after recovering from a serious back injury. Despite the setback, Poulter secured the first alternate spot and outperformed notable players such as Graeme McDowell and Nicolai Hojgaard. His father Ian praised his resilience and performance, emphasizing the valuable experience gained. Meanwhile, fellow English amateur Tyler Weaver successfully qualified for the US Open, highlighting the strength of young talent on the US college circuit.