Staffordshire's Robert Rock rolls back years to land US Open place
Staffordshire’s Robert Rock has earned a sensational return to the US Open – 12 years after he last played at the tournament and two years since he retired from tour golf.
The 47-year-old, who now devotes most of his time coaching star names in the game as well as following his son’s football career, claimed a place at one of golf’s four major tournaments after qualifying at one of the final events at Walton Heath.
The veteran secured his place thanks to a tied fourth-place finish at the Surrey course over two days of play on Sunday and Monday, in which he ended on six under par.
