A dentist, UPS driver highlight crazy stories from U.S. Open Final Qualifying

Maybe the most unexpected story from U.S. Open Final Qualifying came at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Washington, where 34-year-old amateur Matt Vogt shot eight under in two rounds to punch his ticket to Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club, site of the U.S. Open from June 12-15.

When he's not on the golf course, Vogt works as a dentist and oral surgeon in Indianapolis. Before earning his DDS, Vogt caddied at Oakmont and played college golf at Butler University. 

In two weeks, Vogt will return to Oakmont to play a "home game" at a course he knows pretty darn well. 

17-year-old high schooler goes nuclear

At Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, high school junior Mason Howell shot 63-63 to shoot 18 under in two rounds and lock up a spot in the U.S. Open. The 17-year-old made a ridiculous 18 birdies and no bogeys in 36 holes.

Howell plans on continuing his golf career at the University of Georgia, but he has a date with Oakmont Country Club first. 

Recent college graduate makes 18 birdies and an albatross

Howell wasn't the only player who made Piedmont look easy. Jackson Buchanan, who recently graduated from the University of Illinois, shot 18 under with 18 birdies, three bogeys and a double eagle on the par-5 10th hole. He went 16 under in his final 27 holes of the qualifying event. 

These kids have some serious game. 

UPS driver gets disqualified for silly mistake

In the most bizarre story of the day, UPS driver Nick Barrett missed out on a chance to play in the U.S. Open because he forgot to sign his scorecard. After shooting a two-over 73 in the first round at Woodmont Country Club, the 31-year-old went to grab a quick lunch and failed to confirm his scorecard with officials. Once he realized his mistake, it was already too late.

Barrett was disqualified before the second round, ending his dreams of qualifying for the U.S. Open.

50-year-old journeyman gets another shot

The young guns dominated U.S. Open Final Qualifying, but Justin Hicks proved on Tuesday he can still hang with the big hitters at age 50. Hicks, who has made 117 starts on the PGA Tour and has eight career major championship appearances, is back in the U.S. Open after winning the qualifier at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.