Charley Hoffman loves playing in majors, but he might love playing in his hometown more. Hear his chat with NBC 7’s Darnay Tripp.
San Diego native Charley Hoffman had some restless nights leading up to the 2021 U.S. Open Championship in his hometown. That's because he wasn't even sure he'd be in the field until 10 days before the tournament.
"A bunch of restless nights. 'How do I get into my hometown U.S. Open, something I --obviously, 2008 I wasn't able to get into -- something I've thought about a lot," Hoffman told NBC 7's Darnay Tripp.
Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7.
WATCH HEREThe two-time state champion out of Poway High School said missing out on the action in 2008 made qualifying for the return to Torrey Pines so much more important. Now that it's back, Hoffman knows this is likely his only shot at winning a U.S. Open at the course he grew up playing.
More U.S. Open Coverage
Get top local San Diego stories delivered to you every morning with our News Headlines newsletter.
SIGN UP
