Vandalia native Austin Greaser fired a 2-over-par 72 Thursday in the first round of the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.
Greaser, who just completed his junior season at North Carolina, was 2 under over his first nine holes (the back nine), but came home in 4-over 39 in his first U.S. Open appearance. Adam Hadwin of Canada has the first-round lead after shooting 66.
Greaser, 21, qualified for the tournament by finishing as the U.S. Amateur runner-up last summer. He missed the cut in the Masters -- his first major championship apperance -- in April.
Greaser, who is tied for 57th, tees off at 7:51 a.m. in Friday’s second round.
Credit: Charlie Riedel

Credit: Charlie Riedel
Credit: Charlie Riedel
Credit: Charlie Riedel
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