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'Sky's the limit' for young golfer in US Open

Alice Cunningham
BBC News, Suffolk
Connor Bennett
BBC News, Suffolk
Reporting fromLinks Golf Club, Newmarket
Getty Images Tyler Weaver during a golf competition. He wears a black cap with the brand name Titleist on it. He wears a black jumper. He looks away from the camera.Getty Images
Tyler Weaver, 20, from Suffolk made his debut at the US Open on Thursday

A golf club that helped shape rising athlete Tyler Weaver said the "sky is the limit" as he took on professionals during a major event.

The amateur golfer, 20, from Suffolk, made his major debut in the US Open at Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday finishing the round five over par putting him tied in 79th place.

He will take on champions in the sport, including Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, aiming to make Friday's cut and earn himself a spot in the weekend's matches.

Links Golf Club in Newmarket is watching Weaver closely, and many and coaches - including Jonny Sharkey - believed he could "do something special".

Jamie Niblock/BBC Jonny Sharkey smiles at the camera. He has thin dark hair that is receding. He wears a grey polo top. Jamie Niblock/BBC
Jonny Sharkey described Weaver as "ultra competitive"

"He was really fun to watch growing up at the club here," said Mr Sharkey, who is the club's youth coach.

"He always had it in him; he had a strong steeliness about him as a junior member up here.

"He's always had all the shots, there's never been a weakness in his game, and I think that's what's propelled him to this level.

"The sky is the limit for him... why can't he go on and do something special this week":[]}