CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Former Chattanooga Mocs All-American Stephan Jaeger earned a spot in the 2015 United States Open Championship on Monday, tying for third at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio. He played his 36 holes at 6-under, shooting 66 and 68 to match amateur Nick Hardy.

Hoopeston, Ill., pro Michael Davan won the qualifier at 8-under, one ahead of PGA Tour pro Tony Finau in second at 7-under. Australian Clint Rice got the first alternate position carding 5-under, while Web.com Tour player Roberto Diaz is second alternate, claiming it in a playoff over Chris Thompson after the duo finished at 4-under.

Jaeger is the first Moc since Steven Fox in 2013 to play in the U.S. Open. He and the field of 156 tackle Chambers Bay Links in University Place, Wash., June 18-21. Chambers Bay is on the shore of the Puget Sound, southwest of Tacoma.

This is the first major appearance for the former Mocs star. The only three-time Southern Conference Player of the Year in league history, Jaeger is a member of the Web.com Tour this season. Four of the 67 competitors from Springfield earned spots in the field.