Charlotte Man On The Verge Of Qualifying For US Open

The difference between golf and other major professional sports comes down to one word: participation. Let me explain. If you're watching a professional football game, you can't get up, go outside, put on a helmet, and play at Bank of America Stadium. However, I can grab my clubs, get off the couch and play Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the US Open Championship next month. Further, there's a way that I can even compete against the professionals in that golf tournament. Charlotte's David Sanchez is chasing that dream.

Now in all fairness, David Sanchez is not exactly the golf civilian that you and I are. For starters, David Sanchez is a teaching professional. Most days you'll find him helping golf hacks like you and me at Velocity Golf in Pineville. David is also an accomplished golfer. As a kid he won state championships at both Providence High and Providence Day. He went on to be an All-American golfer for the North Carolina State Wolfpack. David Sanchez even turned professional and won tournaments on the PGA Tour. However, changes in his swing led to injuries and a change in his life's path to helping others with their golf troubles.

The United States Open Golf Championship is just that, an open championship. If you're skill level is at a certain measured level or better, all you have to do is pay your entry fee to a local qualifying tournament and your fate is up to you. David Sanchez didn't just enter a local qualifying tournament on Pinehurst's No. 6 course in North Carolina's Sandhills, he was medalist (winner) with a score of 6 under par, 66.

His high finish now enables Sanchez to compete on Monday at Duke University Golf Club in Durham is the Sectional Qualifying Tournament. If he finishes high enough on the leaderboard, he'll qualify to compete in The US Open Golf Championship on Pinehurst No. 2. Speaking of that course to WCNC, Sanchez says, "I've played that golf course so many times. I just know where the spots to be are." The US Open is June 13-16.

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Are you the next Tiger Woods? Okay, maybe not but maybe you enjoy a great ride through a beautiful golf course. From those who actually play to those who spectate, the perfect golf course can make or break a good day out. When it comes to finding the best golf course, there are so many things to consider. For me, put in Top Golf and I am happy. But, we have professionals who truly appreciate a good golf course experience. Luckily, you won't have to travel too far to experience one of the world's best.

Diario AS wants to help you experience some of the world's most beautiful golf courses. When ranking, they took into consideration the history, beauty, and overall quality of courses across the world to discover their top 10. North Carolina surely made the list with one of the most beautiful and best golf courses in the world right here in our state. Got those golf clubs ready? Check out the Diario AS top 10 best and most beautiful golf courses in the world.

This was the location of the first Ryder Cup played outside of the United States and the United Kingdom. This course also hosted the WGC-American Express Championship in 1999 and 2000.

Establsihed in 1913, Pine Valley Golf Club has been named the number one course in Golf Magazine’s 100 Top Courses in the U.S. and the World four times since 2012. But, it is not always spoken about because there has never been a major tournament played at the golf course.

Royal St. Georges is home to 15 British Opens and has been around since the 1800.  It was the first club outside of Scotland to host The Open in 1894, and last saw Colin Morikawa win it in 2021.

Hooray for North Carolina! There are nine different courses at the Resort at Pinehurst, but only one of them has hosted three U.S. Opens a PGA Championship and a Ryder Cup. The course's beauty comes from lush fairways and longleaf pine trees that are staples to the amazing view.

This famous course is not known to many Americans, because it is not played on the PGA Tour. The course opened in 1926 and has been part of Australian and golf history.

Close by is another course in South Carolina. Hanging right off the coast of Charleston in the barrier islands. Enjoy the views of the coast and the golf course while you're out on the green. It has hosted two PGA Championships and the 1991 Ryder Cup.

Similar structure and scenery as Pebble Beach is Cypress Point. Since 1928, it has been a private course. It was one of the courses played during the multi course AT&T Pro-Am until 1990.

Cypress Point's neighbor Pebble Beach Club is on the list. Pebble Beach has seen seven U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship over the years. One of its most famous moments was Tiger Woods back in the 2000 U.S. Open when he beat the field by fifteen strokes.

Also known as The Old Lady, this course is the oldest course in the world, but remains as relevant as ever in the golf world. The course was established in 1552 and is still standing for golfers to enjoy!

Augusta National is the course that holds the most coveted prize in golf. It is the home of the only major that doesn’t change locations from year to year, The Masters. Since 1934 it has been held here and grown to become the most illustrious course in the world.