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CBS News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Matt Vogt ties course record at Indianapolis country club on heels of U.S. Open appearance
Matt Vogt's hot streak is still going as he tied a course record at a country club in Indianapolis just two weeks after playing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Vogt, a Cranberry Township native who is a dentist based out of Indianapolis, qualified for the U.S. Open and was back in his hometown playing in the U.S. Open at Oakmont earlier this month, where he used to be a caddie. Now just two weeks after feeling the hometown love at Oakmont where he says he signed his first-ever autographs, Vogt has tied the course record at the Highland Golf and Country Club in Indianapolis. Vogt shared his big day on his Instagram page along with his scorecard from the round, where he fired a bogey-free 62 to tie the record that was set by Eric Steger in 2020. Matt Vogt fired a bogey-free 62 to tie the course record at the Highland Golf and Country Club in Indianapolis. Matt Vogt / Instagram Vogt's 62 consisted of eight birdies and ten pars for a score of -8 on the Par 70 course. "Awesome day at an awesome place," Vogt said on Instagram.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matt Olson's bases-clearing double
2025 U.S. Open Championship: Matt Vogt reflects on opening round at Oakmont Hear from Cranberry Township, Pa. native Matt Vogt after his opening round at the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club on June 12. 8:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matt Shaw's tenacious diving catch
2025 U.S. Open Championship: Matt Vogt reflects on opening round at Oakmont Hear from Cranberry Township, Pa. native Matt Vogt after his opening round at the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club on June 12. 8:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
CBS News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Matt Vogt embracing his emotions and chasing his dream of playing in the U.S. Open
Matt Vogt is back in his hometown of Pittsburgh and chasing a dream as he prepares to play in the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Vogt, a dentist by trade, grew up in Cranberry Township, attended Seneca Valley High School, and was a caddy at Oakmont for six years. He now lives in Indianapolis where he is a partner at a dental practice. A long shot to get into the field this week, Vogt currently sits 1,173rd in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and earned his spot in the U.S. Open through final qualifying at Wine Valley Golf Club last week in Walla Walla, Washington. Vogt said it's been a whirlwind week as he went from final qualifying last Monday in Washington back to Indianapolis for several days, getting into Pittsburgh on Saturday. Now that he's back in his hometown and at the club where he was a caddy, he's embracing being an inspiration for others as well as it being an emotional week. Matt Vogt speaks to members of the media following a practice round on June 9th, 2025 ahead of the 125th playing of the U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club. Mike Darnay / KDKA An emotional Father's Day weekend for Matt Vogt Vogt's father died two months ago and he says the emotion of thinking about his dad will be on his mind this week, especially with Sunday being Father's Day. "Walking up 9 fairway today after signing some autographs for some little kids, I kind of looked up and thought about it," Vogt said. "Anyone who's lost a parent, you feel these brief spurts of emotion, I think, from time to time." While Vogt says this weekend will be an emotional one, there's a sense of calm among his family knowing his father is at peace. "I miss him dearly, but I have this beautiful 15-month-old daughter and a wife who supports me in pursuing this and doing these kinds of things," Vogt said. A first time for everything Never having played in front of more than 100 people, Vogt says he signed his first autograph Monday morning during a practice round. Now with the golf world watching, Vogt says he's leaning into leaving a good memory with the fans who are out watching him play at Oakmont. Matt Vogt greets fans and signs autographs during a practice round on Monday, June 9th ahead of the 125th playing of the U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club. Mike Darnay / KDKA "It's a true honor to be a part of that, to just see kids like that and, I guess, make a good impression on them here on the golf course," Vogt said. Vogt says one of his goals this week, aside from doing the best he can during the tournament, is to inspire some people and let them know it's never too late to pursue something in your life that you think is really cool. With all the new attention focused his way, Vogt says he's not sure why there's so much interest and isn't entirely sure why it resonates so much with people. "I suppose maybe it's because people are inspired," Vogt said.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Yarn masterpieces on display in Cranberry Township
A local art group honored veterans' sacrifices this Memorial Day in a creative way. Hand-crafted masterpieces are stitched up perfectly and on display in Cranberry Township Community Park. The women who make up the Cranberry Yarn Creations group crocheted and knitted the patriotic artwork. "There's about 15 ladies that meet twice a month on a Tuesday, and we sit and crochet together and come up with ideas on what to do," said Joyce Hoffman. They not only created a large American flag but also decorated poles with yard creations depicting the different branches of the military and first responders. "A lot of our husbands or family members are military, which my husband was a sailor. So, we all did what we wanted to do for the military. We wanted to make a tribute for Memorial Day for our soldiers," Hoffman said. Hoffman is a talented crocheter. She said her piece of artwork in the park brings back memories for her and her husband, Frank. "I spent six years traveling around with him," she said. "My husband spent six years in the Navy at a nuclear-powered ship. And this is what he looked like all the time. Even to take me to prom, he wore his whites." "It was a special night for us. It was good, and that is my summer uniform. It was nice," Frank Hoffman said. The process of creating the crochet statutes, which are about 6 to 7 feet tall, was a labor of love for the women of Cranberry Yarn Creations. "It took us a long time to get these guys done," Joyce Hoffman said. "Probably about four months." But it's their way of thanking those who served our country. "I really like it. I think it was a nice tribute to the military and first responders that we have here," Frank Hoffman said. "It was fun to watch it all come together, I have to say." You have until June 9 to go to Cranberry Township Community Park to see the group's special yarn artwork. Joyce Hoffman said that after June 9, the work will be switched out with new creations for the summer, which will stay up until August.
