The Book of Barron

Written by WA Golf Staff | Jun 13, 2017 7:00:00 AM

After besting the field by five strokes at the Sectional Qualifier hosted by his home course, Tacoma Country & Golf Club, Derek Barron of Tacoma, Wash. has made his way to the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills.

The 32-year-old Barron, a former hydraulics worker, will be keeping a daily diary of his time at the U.S. Open. Derek Barron Diary: Day - 1 Getting Acclimated
June 12, 2017

Derek Barron Diary: Day 2 - Setting My Game Plan
June 13, 2017

Derek Barron watches his tee shot on the 13th hole during a practice round ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (© USGA/Darren Carroll) Derek Barron Diary: Day 3 - Let's Get Started
June 14, 2017

Spieth and crew, including caddie Michael Greller, walked through the range today and stopped to admire ER grad Derek Barron's drive. pic.twitter.com/uqEMq2Zqyd
— Lauren Smith (@smithlm12) June 14, 2017

Derek Barron Diary: Day 4 - What A U.S. Open Debut
June 15, 2017

Soak up that @usopengolf, Derek Barron!

The #MackenzieTour member opened with a 2-under 70 at Erin Hills 👊 pic.twitter.com/jRUvLsfS5P
— Mackenzie Tour (@PGATOURCanada) June 16, 2017

Derek Barron Diary: Day - 5 So Long, Erin Hills; Disappointed But Proud
June 16, 2017

Derek Barron plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. on Friday, June 16, 2017. (©USGA/Darren Carroll)

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