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Village Links Hosts 2012 US Open Sectional Qualifying

48 contestants compete for a chance to play at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif.

Teeing off at the today are 48 contestants -- including Andrew Pope from Glen Ellyn -- all hoping to qualify for next week's US Open in California.

11 courses across the country are hosting qualifying events today (June 4) and this is the Village Links' fifth time hosting the event. The one-day event has contestants competing at 36 holes. At the end of 36, the two contestants with the best scores will head to San Francisco to compete next week.   


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