Bob Affelder

Shot 72 to finish as first alternate at the Williamsburg, Va., sectional but later made the 2011 U.S. Senior Open field.
Was 3-under through four holes to start the sectional. Is playing in his first USGA championship.
Won the New Hampshire PGA, Southern Vermont Open and Delaware Mid Open. Finished 10th at the 2011 Connecticut Senior Open. Is the director of the Original Golf School in Ocean City, Md. Was one of four golf professionals to start the first golf school in Switzerland. Played golf at Rollins College. Lowest competitive round is 65 at a Pro-Am at Ocean City Golf Club in Ocean City, Md. John Elliott, who played four years on the PGA Tour and won several Nationwide Tour events, is his caddie at the U.S. Senior Open. Has wife, Christina, and a 15-year-old daughter, Audrey. Loves fishing and caught the unofficial New Hampshire State record largemouth bass, estimated to be 12 lbs. Likes to read and watch movies when he is not playing golf.