Kevin Silva

Medalist at Purchase, N.Y., sectional for the second consecutive year, shooting 70-67 at Old Oaks C.C. and Century C.C., respectivelyâ?¦In 2008, he shot 1-under 139 at Old Oaks Country Clubâ?¦Will have fellow Purchase, N.Y., sectional participant James Hazen, who has played the Black Course more than 50 times, as his caddie. Hazen is a past winner of the New York State Open at Bethpage Blackâ?¦Quarterfinalist at 2001 U.S. Junior Amateur, losing to Andrew Dresserâ?¦Massachusetts state Division I high school champion in 1999 and 2001â?¦ He played three years at North Carolina and turned pro in 2006â?¦ Starting third season on the eGolf Tourâ?¦Reached second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School in fall of 2007, but shot 76 in final round to miss advancing to the final stage by three strokes; also missed advancing from first stage in 2008â?¦Good friends with fellow Purchase, N.Y., qualifier Michael Welch. Both are from Massachusetts.