Vandalia’s Greaser shoots 72 in first round of U.S. Open

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.

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Austin Greaser reacts after a putt on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Credit: Charlie Riedel

Credit: Charlie Riedel

Caption

Austin Greaser reacts after a putt on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Credit: Charlie Riedel

Credit: Charlie Riedel