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Danny Woodhead, former Patriots’ running back, advances to U.S. Open qualification

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Former NFL player Danny Woodhead has moved on to a new sport – golf – after spending a decade in the league with the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, and Baltimore Ravens.

A round of 71 at Omaha Country Club this week helped Woodhead advance past local qualifying and into sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open in June.

Qualifiers for the third major of the year will be held on either May 23 or June 6 at 11 sites in Japan, Canada, and the United States.

The 2022 U.S. Open is set to take place June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Danny Woodhead says "Only four years, but it's been a lot of hard work. ... I was able to see a little glimpse last year making the final four of the state match play," via Bleacher

3rd and long ➡️ Golf's Longest Day

Former @patriots (and @nyjets, @chargers and @Ravens) running back @danny_woodhead fired an even par 71 to advance to #USOpen final qualifying. pic.twitter.com/xHXN4CxUKs
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) May 12, 2022

Danny Woodhead is seriously one of the greatest athletes in this state's history. Four years of golf, he's shooting 71 at OCC in the first stage of US Open qualifying.https://t.co/j6IQcFQaS2
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) May 12, 2022

Danny Woodhead was one of five golfers to advance from the 84-golfer field, only outplayed by amateur Conner Peck (-1). Woodhead’s scorecard included four birdies, four bogeys, and 10 pars.

Four Other Qualifiers
Heading to #USOpen Final Qualifying@ConnorPeck25 70 (-1)@danny__woodhead 71 (E)@CarsonSchaake1 71 (E)@alex_schaake 72 (+1) pic.twitter.com/ajQpx3h6VH
— #NebGolf (@NGAgolf) May 12, 2022

4,936

Woodhead amassed 4,936 rushing and receiving yards over the course of his NFL career, along with 32 touchdowns.

Every year, over five hundred players attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open. In fact, only 10 percent of those who enter local event move on to sectionals, and the same number who make it to sectionals move on to the tournament at the end of June. To qualify for the U.S. Open field, Woodhead must earn a spot at Springfield (Ohio) Country Club on June 6.

The Danny Woodhead. He's turned himself into one of the top amateur golfers in the state. https://t.co/u8rztLQsM8
— Chris Basnett (@HuskerExtraCB) May 12, 2022

"That's why I think some guys, they struggle with (life after football), They don't really know what to do, you know? I've been fortunate to jump right in. And I don't miss anything about football. I gave everything that I had. I just don't miss it. I've found a passion ... I enjoy this as much as I enjoyed playing football. It's kind of my football now, you know?"

- Danny Woodhead

"Some people get lucky."

- Danny Woodhead

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Former NFL running back Danny Woodhead advanced in US Open qualifying:

Danny Woodhead

Daniel Jacob Henry Woodhead is a former American football running back. He played college football at Chadron State and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
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New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area.
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Omaha Country Club

Omaha Country Club is a private country club in Omaha, Nebraska, located in the northern area of the city. Established in 1899 in the Country Club Historic District,
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New York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.
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