Seventh-grade prodigy Jaden Soong takes his shot at qualifying for the U.S. Open

Of 89 underdog golfers making last-ditch attempts to qualify for the 123rd U.S. Open on Monday, one elicited the most oohs and aahs as well as discreet eye-rolling.Jaden Soong, however, had little chance of advancing to the first U.S. Open held in Los Angeles, with emphasis on little.Soong is a 5-foot-1, 13-year-old seventh grader who Tuesday will return to classes at Thomas Starr King Middle School in Los Feliz.

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