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After topping the sectional qualifying in California a week ago, 21-year-old Filipino golf star Miguel Tabuena is set to make waves at the US Open!
Currently, Tabuena ranks third on the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
"I am still in shock. This will be my first major and I just can't wait to have fun next week. I am really happy with the way I am playing now,"said Tabuena in an interview of AsianTour.com
The young pro also had the chance to meet two giants in the world of golf — Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson according to a report of Inquirer.net and learned tips from the masters
"There's no such thing as easy around here," Mickelson, now on a career bounceback after freeing himself from some legal woes, told Tabuena.
Tabuena played nine holes with Americans Rob Oppenheim, Kevin Chappell and Kevin Kisner just as he does in every Monday practice.
Tabuena used to just read scary stories about Oakmont but now he's ready to face reality, that he's a part of it.
"We're in for a big challenge. The course is super hard and you won't see too many under par scores here for sure," said Tabuena.
He goes back to the course Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) to play with Anirban Lahiri of India, a buddy on the Asian Tour who now campaigns for the PGA Tour.
Tabuena will be paired with Lee Slattery of England when the tournament starts on Thursday.
