In a surprising turn of events, 34-year-old Indianapolis dentist Matt Vogt has become the talk of the U.S. Open, outshining the stars like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm.
Vogt’s shock qualification for one of golf’s biggest stages has made headlines and sent his dental practice buzzing with calls from stunned patients and curious colleagues.
Every year, “golf’s longest day” serves up a fresh batch of inspiring tales. Across the country, thousands of hopefuls brave sweltering early-summer heat, grinding through a grueling 36-hole qualifier.
For many, it’s a shot at a lifelong dream to earn a place in golf’s second-oldest major and prove they belong among the game’s elite.
One of those hopefuls who found success this year is Indianapolis dentist Matt Vogt, currently ranked 1,173rd in the world amateur rankings.
Vogt shot two consecutive rounds of 68 in Washington to nail down a place at this year’s U.S open beating PGA Tour regulars Rickie Fowler and Max Homer in the process.
Even with all the attention, Vogt’s feet are firmly on the ground. He credits his team’s constant support for helping him stay focused and insists that caring for his patients still comes first.
But Vogt’s story isn’t just about fillings and floss; it’s also deeply tied to Oakmont, a place that’s played a key role in his remarkable rise.
This year’s U.S Open is being hosted at the renowned Oakmont Country Club, a very special place for Vogt having caddied there for 6 years in his youth. It’s where he grew to love the game and knows the course well.
“It would be an incredible accomplishment or an incredible thing to be doing if it were anywhere in the country.
But for it to be back here at Oakmont, just a place that means so much to me – really the city of Pittsburgh means so much to me,”
Vogt will need to bring back all his experience from Oakmont to stand a chance of competing as he tees of at betting odds of 5001/1 according to BetWright. He’s facing off against the best golf players in the world such as Rory McIlroy and Bryson Dechambeau, all aiming to take home the trophy.
The U.S open marks the third of the four major championships for the 2025 Golf Calender.
The majors this year have already generated some unforgettable moments, particularly Rory McIlroy finally completing the career grand slam at this year’s masters.
A moment that many believe can’t be topped. Well, it stands a chance this weekend if Matt Vogt can pull of the impossible and win the U.S open.
