Virginia Union University golfer Joseph Boone has secured a spot in two of the state’s premier golf tournaments following a strong performance during a qualifying round on Tuesday, May 20.

Boone, a rising junior and member of the 2025 All-CIAA Golf Team, shot an even-par 71 to place third among 92 players at Lakeside Park Club in Richmond. His finish earned him qualification for both the 2025 Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) Amateur Championship and the 2025 State Open of Virginia.

The top 10 finishers in the qualifier advanced to the VSGA Amateur, while the top five secured spots in the State Open.

Boone, who has played in the No. 2 and No. 3 positions for VUU’s golf team during the 2024-25 season, will compete in the 112th VSGA Amateur Championship at Birdwood Golf Course at Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville. The tournament is scheduled for June 23 to 27.

He will also take part in the State Open of Virginia, to be held July 18-20 at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian.

The 54-hole event is played on a par-71, 7,055-yard course and includes a cut to the low 60 players and ties for the final round.

“This is an excellent opportunity for Boone and the VUU golf team—and for the CIAA Conference—to be represented in both the State Amateur and State Open,” said Coach E. Lee Coble.