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Ohio State golfer Neal Shipley landed another Low-Am honor this weekend with a 26th-place finish in the US Open field. Shipley outperformed every non-pro player while shooting a respectable +6 on a brutal Pinehurst course.
It represented the second time he’s secured that Low-Am status this season after also besting his fellow amateurs at The Masters in April.
At Augusta National, Shipley not only had the opportunity to play alongside Tiger Woods in his Sunday round, but he outdueled him on that final day.
He then became a Masters meme thanks to his shifty eyes during an awkward interview in Butler Cabin.
Putting the viral attention behind him, Shipley shook off the meme-worthy exchange and turned the attention back to golf. He’d find the spotlight again at the US Open!
Shipley played incredibly at Pinehurst, totaling rounds of even-par, three-over, one-over, and two-over throughout the four-day event.
For reference, that was better than Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Jordan Speith, and Wyndham Clark. It was also better than any other amateur opponent.
After landing that second Low-Am honor, Neal Shipley spoke with the media.
He gave the most relatable response when asked about what he’s looking forward to most upon turning pro.
“Cashing a check!” the youngster quipped, noting that the Low-Am recognition doesn’t come with a payday.
“Cashing a check!”
Low Amateur Neal Shipley joked that cashing checks is the thing he’s most excited for in turning pro.
He also said all his success is hard work paying off.
He joins Jack Nicklaus as the only OSU golfers to be low amateur at the Masters and US open. pic.twitter.com/rwZO2NoO8T
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) June 16, 2024
Shipley finished tied with players like Brooks Koepka and Tyrell Hatton, each of whom received a payout north of $150,000 this weekend. As soon as he turns pro, he’ll have shot at capitalizing monetarily.
Still, Shipley says he wouldn’t trade these experiences for a payday as he’s landed both exposure and the chance to play alongside the world’s greatest golfers.
Not too bad for a college student!