Another sporting hero’s son DID manage to book spot at Oakmont

A RYDER CUP legend’s son agonisingly missed out on qualifying for the US Open – after losing a sudden-death play-off.

His old man forged a reputation as one of Europe’s great stars across his seven appearances in the competition.

Luke Poulter missed out on a spot at the US OpenCredit: Getty

He lost a sudden-death play-off in heartbreaking fashionCredit: Getty

Now the next generation is hoping to follow in his footsteps.

But Ian Poulter’s son Luke fell just short of booking his spot in the field for the upcoming US Open.

Bryson DeChambeau will attempt to defend his crown at Oakmont next week.

Despite his best efforts, though, Poulter Jr will not be teeing it up.

Amateur Luke, 21, put himself in serious contention with a stunning bogey-free round of 65 in his second round at Emerald Dunes Golf Club on Tuesday.

That saw him finish tied fourth after 36 holes – ahead of the likes of Graeme McDowell and Nicolai Hojgaard.

But with just four spots up for grabs at the US Open, the University of Florida student went into a play-off with Austen Truslow.

Truslow has made eight PGA Tour starts.

And his experience told as he came out on top.

But for Poulter Jr, ranked as the world No3228, he can take pride from his superb effort – especially as it came just a year after suffering a stress fracture in his back.

He is now reliant on withdrawals to get into the 156-man entrants list for the US Open, what would be his golf major debut.

But dad Ian – who has 16 points and five Ryder Cup wins to his name – remains very proud of his lad’s achievements.

LIV Golf rebel Poulter Sr said: “I can’t believe how impressive today’s 65 was to get into that position.

“We keep using this as incredible experience and we keep getting better.

“[Luke’s got] an alternate spot but not sure what number it will be.”

Incredibly, Poulter Jr was not the only son of a sporting father in contention.

Tyler Weaver, son of iconic jockey Jason, beat two-time major champion Zach Johnson on his way to securing US Open qualification.

Poulter Jr suffered a back stress fracture last year and came within a shot of his major debutCredit: Getty

Luke is the son of former world No5 Ian PoulterCredit: Getty

Poulter Sr has 16 points and five wins in the Ryder CupCredit: Getty

Bryson DeChambeau is the defending US Open championCredit: Getty