The key to Philip Barbaree qualifying for the U.S. Open? He married his caddie.

Well, let’s be clear. The 26-year-old Barbaree first met Chloe Lettau in late 2023. Barbaree, a former standout at LSU and USGA champion, was going on three years having not yet made a world-ranked cut. But then he earned status for last year’s Canada swing on PGA Tour Americas, and two events in, with Chloe already in Alberta to watch, Barbaree asked her if she wanted to carry the bag.

“I guess,” responded Chloe, who works in medical sales and had no prior golf experience prior to dating Barbaree.

That was good enough for Barbaree, who found a stand bag, made it as light as possible and packed some extra snacks. Then he went out and not only made his first cut but tied for 23rd.

“And this has been our thin

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