But while Wong and Kelly supplied the local headlines, it was Langley, BC's James Allenby that provided the biggest story smashing the course record with a sensational ten-under 61 that included six birdies and two eagles, the first at the Par 5 7th, the second at the Par 4 10th.
The former Oregon State golfer and Canadian Tour member won the qualifier by five shots over former UW player Darren Wallace, also of Langley, BC. "“It was pretty much perfect," Allenby said afterwards. "Every shot was going right at the flag, and all the putts were tracking. It was crazy. It was fun. Hopefully I can carry (the momentum) on through. It would be fantastic to play in the U.S. Open.”
"I meant to post that my game was coming together," he tweeted later. "Honest word. Guess that's obvious now. 61. Boom!"
Qualifying alongside Allenby, Wallace, Wong, and Kelly were John Cassidy (68), John Eisentrout (68), and Nick Taylor (68). Berg will be first alternate at sectional qualifying, Tim Feenstra second.
Also in the field were former Vikings Sandy Vaughan (70), Sean Packer (71), Dylan Stensland (73), Luke Bennett (73), Jake Koppenberg (74), Brian Barhanovich (77), Craig Crawford (78), and Thomas Jun (81). Bellingham's Matt Rawitzer shot 71.
Results here.