Luke Donald books U.S. Open place in play-off

Omnisports 01:10 - 07 June 2016

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For the second year in succession, Luke Donald has come through qualifying to earn a spot in the U.S. Open.

Former world number one Luke Donald will participate in next week's U.S. Open after coming through a play-off in the sectional qualifier in Powell, Ohio.

Without a win on the PGA Tour or European Tour since retaining the BMW PGA Championship in May 2012, Donald has slipped to 80th in the rankings.

As a result, the Englishman was in danger of missing the U.S. Open for the first time since 2004.

However, he will now be involved at Oakmont, having survived a six-man sudden-death play-off to decide the final five places up for grabs at Wedgewood Golf and Country Club.

Daniel Summerhays was the unfortunate player to miss out, as Donald, Patrick Rodgers, Jason Allred, Richard Schembechler and amateur Scottie Scheffler booked their places in the year's second major.

Soon after securing qualification, a delighted Donald posted a lengthy message on Instagram that began: "Mission accomplished!"

Bryson DeChambeau, who turned professional after an impressive display at this year's Masters, re-qualified for the U.S. Open at Wedgewood on Monday. By giving up his amateur status, he had relinquished his place in the field, but a seven-under 63 in the qualifier got DeChambeau back in.