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Male attempting to qualify for U.S. Women's Open

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Brian Kontak will try to become the first male golfer to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open.

"I'm exploring the possibility. That's all I can say. But I'm dead serious about it," Kontak said.

Just recently, Annika Sorenstam became the first woman in 58 years to qualify for a PGA event. The USGA has rules in place that would prevent Kontak from playing the event because being female is a major requirement in order to play in the U.S. Women's Open.

Kontak has five Canadian Tour Victories and just missed receiving his PGA Tour card last season.

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