Aug. 4, 2005

Wayne State University golfer Ryan Johnson (New Boston, Mich./Huron) has qualified for the 2005 United States Amateur which will be held August 22-28 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of 2.4 or lower. It is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.

Johnson completed his sectional qualifying at the Country Club of Boyne (Heather Course) in Harbor Springs.