While his second collegiate season ended abruptly after the Commodores fell short during the stroke play portion of the NCAA Championships, Gordon Sargent continued his impressive individual season with a reputable performance at the U.S. Open. The tournament took place at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles, California from June 15-18.
Sargent is no stranger to big moments. During his freshman season at Vanderbilt, the Birmingham, Alabama native won an individual championship at the 2022 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships. He dominated during his sophomore year, helping lead the Commodores to a top seed in the nation and winning a program-record six tournaments.The spotlight was brightest when he made his major tournament debut at the Masters in the spring.
The rising junior had a strong first day of the tournament, shooting 1-under par. In his second day, Sargent put forth another impressive performance, this time shooting just 1-over par. Sargent was one of the four amateurs (out of 19 partaking in the event) to make the weekend cut after round 2.
A shaky third day saw the Commodores’ superstar up at 5-over par on the leaderboard. The 20-year-old displayed calm demeanor during his final round, shooting 1-under par to end the tournament at a cumulative 4-over par. He finished the tournament tied for 39th place, earning low amateur honors and becoming just the sixth amateur in U.S. Open history to shoot in the 60s (rounds 1 and 2).
Already, Gordon Sargent has proved himself to be a leader for this Vanderbilt roster, even with only two years of collegiate golf under his belt. He started in every tournament this season, except for the Calusa Cup in April which conflicted with his Masters debut. In what has been arguably Vanderbilt’s most successful season to date with six team wins, Sargent has been a constant in this lineup.
Sargent has made Vanderbilt’s golf program even better than before, and has helped in cementing the Commodores as a powerhouse in the college golf world. He has shown an exceptional golf IQ that make many believe he is ready for the professional stage.
Sargent isn’t far away from securing his PGA Tour Card. He has 16 points on the PGA Tour Accelerated Program and if he can get to 20 points, he will earn his tour card at some point ahead of his junior year at Vanderbilt. Sargent most recently earned three points from qualifying and making the cut at the U.S. Open. Sargent will also gain two more points for participating in the Palmer Cup later this year, marking him just two shy of receiving his PGA Tour Card.
As of right now, Sargent has indicated to the media that he will be staying for his junior year at Vanderbilt. He will continue to be a leader on this roster and in college golf.
