Brian Prouty tees off to start his round on the 10th tee at the U.S Open Local Qualifier at Tucson National - Catalina, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Tucson, Ariz.

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Salpointe and UA grad Brian Prouty also advanced to the final stage, finishing tied for ninth overall in Murrieta, Calif., last week, at 2 under.

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