Former Vulcans golfer qualfies for U.S. Open

Nick Mason’s impressive Hawaii golfing resumé lists two victories at the Mid-Pacific Open, as well as four wins at the Hilo Invitational.

On Monday, the University of Hawaii at Hilo alumnus took his game national.

Mason carded a 3-under 141 in a 36-hole sectional in Rockville, Md., to earn a spot in the U.S. Open.

The national championship will be held June 12-15 in Pinehurst, N.C.

Mason fired rounds of 70 and 71 to finish in a three-way tie for second as four players at Woodmont Country Club earned Open berths.