My father is a jockey with more than 1000 winners – I open my own way to us

Tyler Weaver will complete a remarkable hat trick for the family if he leaves in the US Open.

The English amateur golfer Is the son of former flat jockey Jason Weaver, who rode more than 1,000 winners before he took a new career as a popular TV commentator.

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And Grandpa Eric was a professional footballer With Swindon Town, therefore, sporting genes are certainly walking deep in the Weaver family.

Weaver Junior – who became second in the English Amateur Championship and now studying at Florida State University – booked his place via a play -off at a qualification in Atlanta.

Big winners Zach JohnsonJason Dufner and Kjchoi belonged to the players who were unable to move forward.

Fortunately for Jason, the Our open Is neat between the derby and the Royal Ascot.

So Weaver, 20, his parents will encourage him, with older brother Max – another elite amateur golfer – Caddying for him.

He warmed up for his debut on the sportThe largest stage by playing a practice round with five -time big winner Brooks KoepkaHe also studied at the state of Florida.

Weaver noticed: “Just completing qualifying was one of my greatest achievements, because I have always dreamed of playing in a large championship.

“It all feels exciting and a bit surreal. But now that I am here, I want to go out and compete and do as well as possible.”

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Dad Jason says he will be more nervous than he was for a big race, but is convinced that Tyler will do justice.

He said: “I am very proud because I know that the hard work that Tyler has applied to reach this stage. It is a great achievement.

“It will be even more special with his older brother Max Caddying.

And with the American open falls between two of the largest dates in the racing Calendar, Tyler has his qualification timed to perfection in my opinion. “