The strokeplay portion of the event that makes the cut for matchplay at the top-64 and ties produced a 19-man playoff. That’s right, nineteen golfers. And that wasn’t even the craziest part.
With five amateur victories under his belt, Crowe feels ready to turn professional. He would have done it at the end of last year, but the chance to play in two major championships put the plans on hold.
The victory earns him starts in the 150th Open at St Andrews next month and the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club, and a likely invitation to the 2023 Masters.