Golf: Kiwi Danny Lee earns final spot into US Open at Winged Foot

Danny Lee will play in the US Open in New York next week, after he was handed one of the final five spots available.

The Kiwi golfer qualifies as one of the top five points leaders not otherwise exempt, completing the 144-strong field - Lee was the fifth and final player on the list.

The 30-year-old has been solid over the past month, making three of four cuts and averaging under par. Lee faded over the final day to tie for 18th at the Northern Trust two weeks ago.

The complete line-up features 11 past champions and 13 amateurs, and includes players representing 25 countries in a year when no qualifying was possible due to COVID-19.

Fellow New Zealander Ryan Fox will also be in action at the Winged Foot Golf Club.