Twitter applauds as former Iowa golfer Alex Schaake qualifies for U.S. Open after 8-hole playoff
The day started early for former Iowa Hawkeyes golfer Alex Schaake and, at points, it didn’t seem as though it was ever going to end. On what is known as “golf’s longest day,” he was slated to play 36 holes of golf at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio, in an effort to qualify for the U.S. Open.
His 36 holes quickly turned into 44 as he had to outlast others in an 8-hole playoff. He joins his brother, Carson, in family bragging rights, as Carson qualified for the 2021 U.S. Open.
There were 75 golfers teeing it up with just five qualifying spots up for grabs. Schaake’s final score of 7-under was good enough for him to secure a spot in the U.S. Open, which takes place June 15-18 at the Los Angeles Country Club.
While at Iowa, Schaake was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year, four-time Big Ten Golfer of the Week, and the only Hawkeye golfer to ever be a postseason all-conference player four times.
Once the final putt fell, Twitter took to it to celebrate Schaake qualifying for the U.S. Open and representing the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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The marathon continues
Playoff action continues for @alex_schaake with a bid to the U.S. Open on the line! 🍿👀
📺 @GolfChannel #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/9oMzYs6mbu
— Iowa Hawkeye Golf (@IowaHawkeyeGolf) June 6, 2023
U.S. Open bound!
𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣’
After eight playoff holes (and 44 on the day), Hawkeye great Alex Schaake makes birdie to secure U.S. Open qualification!
The 2023 @usopengolf takes place June 15-18 at the Los Angeles Country Club. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/H6TVwvL5yT
— Iowa Hawkeye Golf (@IowaHawkeyeGolf) June 6, 2023
Brotherly love
Absolutely unbelievable @alex_schaake! @usopengolf get ready. So freaking proud of you bro. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3F854H3BrO
— Carson Schaake (@CarsonSchaake1) June 6, 2023
The final putt drops
44 holes = a truly EARNED spot in the #USOpen! 😤@alex_schaake is heading to LACC after surviving a marathon playoff in Springfield. pic.twitter.com/yx5nudhQA4
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 6, 2023
Former NFL running back Danny Woodhead chimes in
Lets gooooooo @alex_schaake!!!! So proud of u brother! Never been so nervous while not playing! Lets now make some noise at the @usopengolf
— danny woodhead (@danny__woodhead) June 6, 2023
Survived the marathon
Alex Schaake wins with a birdie on 17. What a display of golf. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/yO4tNo4z5g
— MiamiValleyGolf⛳️ (@MiamiValleyGolf) June 6, 2023
J-Bo loves to see it
LETS GO @alex_schaake !!!!!!!!!
— Jordan Bohannon (@JordanBo_3) June 6, 2023
As they say, the 44th time is the charm
Former Iowa Hawkeyes golfer Alex Schaake played 44 holes today in a U.S. Open qualifier in Ohio. The 44th hole was the charm. https://t.co/DJnbQKuIMQ
— Mike Hlas (@Hlas) June 6, 2023
Never ending
Max Moldovan and Alex Schaake have played 44 holes of golf today.
That is unreal.— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) June 6, 2023
Making everyone proud!
My former middle school classmate headed to the US Open next week at LACC. You absolutely love to see it.
Shoutout Buffett Middle School and more importantly shoutout Alex Schaake. Congrats man @alex_schaake https://t.co/DVqPozcuVv
— Jacob Bigelow (@JacobABigelow) June 6, 2023
Magical moment
After 44 holes on Golf’s Longest Day, @IowaHawkeyeGolf product @alex_schaake makes birdie on the 8th playoff hole to claim the 5th and final spot out of the Springfield qualifier.
The 25-year-old @IowaHawkeyeGolf product is onto the US Open!
Dad on-site with him to share this…
— Celia Palermo (@CeliaPalermo) June 6, 2023
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