John Peterson plays for U.S. team at Bridges Cup in new format

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John Peterson plays for U.S. team at Bridges Cup in new format

Summary

John Peterson, a local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open, is representing the United States for the first time at the Bridges Cup. This event marks a significant milestone as Peterson shifts into a new style of competitive golf. His participation highlights the evolving of the sport and brings attention to golfers transitioning from amateur to competitive formats. Details regarding other competitors and the tournament format are yet to be outlined.

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•John Peterson qualified for the U.S. Open and nearly won.
•He is now competing for Team USA at the Bridges Cup.
•This is his first time representing the U.S. in competitive golf.
•The Bridges Cup features a new format for competitive events.

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1:23 AMGolf.com — The local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open is playing a new kind of competitive golf

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John Peterson was a local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open. Now he's playing under the U.S. flag for the first time at the Bridges Cup. The post The local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open is playing a new kind of competitive golf appeared first on Golf.
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Golf.comOct 1, 2026, 1:23 AM
The local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open is playing a new kind of competitive golf
John Peterson was a local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open. Now he's playing under the U.S. flag for the first time at the Bridges Cup. The post The local qualifier who nearly won the U.S. Open is playing a new kind of competitive golf appeared first on Golf.

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