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Dentist and Former Caddie Matt Vogt Debuts at U.S. Open on Father’s Day Weekend

He aims to make the cut in memory of his father who died of colon cancer two months ago

Jun 9, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Matt Vogt tees off on the first tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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The 125th US Open golf tournament starts Thursday at Oakmont, with a former caddie who is now a dentist making an emotional return after winning a qualifier

Overview

  • Vogt earned his spot with an 8-under performance at the U.S. Open Final Qualifier in Walla Walla, Washington.
  • He spent five seasons caddying at Oakmont Country Club during his youth and competed in the 2021 U.S. Amateur there.
  • After setting aside competitive golf to become a dentist, he reignited his ambitions in 2018 and opened his own practice in Indianapolis.
  • Vogt balances his dental career with family life alongside his wife, Hilary, and their 15-month-old daughter.
  • He is wearing a blue ribbon for colon cancer awareness to honor his late father as he pursues the cut.