James Nicholas: From Qualifier to U.S. Open Hero

Did anyone else catch James Nicholas’s wild ride at Oakmont? The Korn Ferry Tour grinder made the cut at the U.S. Open—something even big names like DeChambeau and Lefty couldn’t pull off this year. But here’s the kicker: after breaking down his expenses, Nicholas only pocketed about $35k from his $43k prize. Still, what a story—first major, first pitch at an MLB game, and a week he’ll never forget. Sometimes, the journey’s worth more than the check! #USOpen #GolfLife #JamesNicholas #Sports #Golf