Hebron, KY (May 7th, 2025) - The Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) hosted a U.S. Open Local Qualifier on May 7, 2025, at Traditions Golf Club. With five qualifying spots and two alternate positions available, the competition brought together top talent from across the region.

Brady Smith (Simpsonville, Ky.) topped the leaderboard, carding a 4-under 68 to take home medalist honors. Christian Pardue (Arlington, Tenn.) finished in second with a 3-under 69. Three players tied for third at 2-under 70: Patrick Keeling (Dublin, Ireland), Jacob Lang (Alvaton, Ky.), and Tucker Jones (Richmond, Ky.).

These five players advance to Final Stage Qualifying where they will compete for the chance to advance to the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., June 12 - 15, 2025.

Jameson Corbin (Glasgow, Ky.) earned 1st Alternate and Luke Muller (Fort Thomas, Ky.) took the 2nd Alternate position.

This year’s U.S. Open will be held at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, from June 12–15. Oakmont will host the championship for a record-setting 10th time, more than any other venue in the tournament’s storied history. Past champions at Oakmont include icons of the game such as Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, and Ernie Els. The historic club has also been named a future host for the U.S. Open in 2033, 2042, and 2049.

The journey to Oakmont begins with local qualifying, conducted over 18-holes at 110 sites across 43 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Mexico, from April 16 through May 19. Players who advance will compete in 36-hole final stage qualifying events held in the U.S., England, Japan, and Canada.

A record-setting 10,202 entries were accepted for the 125th U.S. Open Championship, only the fourth time in tournament history that the total has exceeded 10,000. Entrants came from all 50 states, including 372 from host state Pennsylvania, along with submissions from Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and 80 foreign countries.

Click here to view the final results.

Click here to view the photo gallery.

The KGA extends its gratitude to Traditions Golf Club and the facility’s entire staff for their assistance in conducting this event.

The KGA looks forward to the upcoming 39th Kentucky Men's Senior Team Championship at Winchester Country Club on Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13. Click here to view the full KGA event schedule. 

About the KGA:

The Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) is the official governing body for amateur golf in the Commonwealth, as recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA). Established in 1911, the KGA is a full-service organization representing more than 120 member golf courses across Kentucky.

Led by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of course representatives from throughout the state, the KGA plays a vital role in promoting, supporting, and growing the game of golf in Kentucky. It is also a founding member of Golf House Kentucky, the umbrella organization for Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.

As an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, the KGA is responsible for a wide range of services, including managing the World Handicap System, conducting course ratings, providing expertise on the Rules of Golf, running competitive tournaments and USGA qualifiers, and enhancing the visibility and branding of golf throughout the Commonwealth.

Media Contact:

Skylar Thornton | Golf House Kentucky | sthornton@kygolf.org