Raleigh, N.C. – Current NC State men’s golfer Kent Copeland has advanced to the sectional qualifying stage for the U.S. Open Championship with his performance in the local qualifier last week.

Copeland shot a six-under par (66) and finished in a tie for third to advance last week at the Oak Valley Golf Club in Advance, N.C. Qualifiers advance to the sectional qualifying, one step away from playing in the U.S. Open. Copeland carded a 32 on the front-nine, then followed up with a 34 on the back-nine to finish one stroke off the lead.