Eugenio Chacarra Leaves U.S. Open Playoff to Catch Flight, Citing DP World Tour Goal
He says a guaranteed practice window in Belgium offered a steadier path to PGA Tour status than chasing an uncertain alternate slot.
Overview
- Chacarra walked off a six-for-one playoff at the Dallas Athletic Club after the lone U.S. Open berth was claimed, leaving before alternates were settled.
- He explained on X that the playoff wrapped near 7:50 p.m. and his flight was at 9:30 p.m., so he left to reach Belgium in time to rest and learn the Soudal Open course.
- Caleb Surratt took the U.S. Open spot from the playoff, with Chandler Phillips and Henrik Norlander later earning the first and second alternate positions.
- The move drew sharp online criticism, including from Monday Q Info, as alternates often get into majors when players withdraw late and those spots can prove valuable.
- Chacarra, who exited LIV Golf in 2024, rebuilt on the DP World Tour with a 2025 Hero Indian Open win and now targets a top-10 Race to Dubai finish to unlock a PGA Tour route.