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  "path": "/sports/2026/06/19/former-byu-star-zac-blair-makes-the-cut-at-the-us-open/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19T23:32:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Ogden native Zac Blair, the former BYU standout who is now an Orem resident, had a solid second round at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in New York Friday, shooting an even-par 70 after an opening-round 71 (+1) on Thursday.\n\nBlair, son of BYU All-American Jimmy Blair, was tied for 24th on Friday. The effort assured he will make the cut for the weekend of this major championship.\n\nBlair’s second round highlights included a comeback from 3-over par through the first six holes when he made birdie on No. 8. He then birdied 14 and 16 and wound up shooting a 33 on the back nine to tie with Englishman and 2013 U.S. Open champion Justin Rose, among a slew of others.\n\nThough he is now a pro, Blair remains one of the most successful amateur golfers the state of Utah has ever produced, winning titles across the state for a span of five years. His outstanding short game and consistent ball striking elevated him amongst his peers in Utah junior and collegiate golf.\n\nOn Friday, Blair hit 9 of 17 greens in regulation, 8 of 14 fairways and was strong in scrambling and putting metrics for his round.\n\nHe is eight shots off leader Wyndam Clark, who is 7-under par, well up on a group that sits at -3.",
  "title": "Former BYU star Zac Blair makes the cut at the U.S. Open"
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