Andy Zhang In U.S. Open: 14-Year-Old Replaces Paul Casey, Will Become Youngest To Play U.S. Open

A flag on the first hole blows in the breeze during a practice round prior to the start of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 11, 2012 in Daly City, California.

By Golfweek Staff, Golfweek

SAN FRANCISCO -- Paul Casey withdrew from the 2012 U.S. Open on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, opening the door for 14-year-old Andy Zhang to make U.S. Open history as the youngest player in tournament history.

Zhang lost in a playoff at the Lecanto, Fla. sectional, making par in the sudden-death playoff while Brooks Koepka made birdie.

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