Malak Bouraeda Qualifies for 2022 U.S. Women’s open

BOULDER — University of Colorado senior Malak Bouraeda took medalist honors at the 2022 Colorado Golf Association's U.S. Open Qualifier at the Walnut Creek Golf Preserve in Westminster, on Tuesday.

Bouraeda shot a 1-under par, 143, at the 36-hole event to qualify for the 77th U.S. Women's Open, June 2-5, at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. She edged out Sky Sudberry of The Woodlands, Texas, and Maria Fernanda Lira Solis of Mexico by one stroke.

"It's absolutely insane," Bouraeda said. "It's the first USGA event that I've qualified for and to win it with only one spot going, it's really special."

Bouraeda shot 1-under, 71, on the first 18 holes – one of only four under par…