OU's Collins Set To Play In U.S. Women's Open

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – University of Oklahoma sophomore Emily Collins is making her life-long dream come true this weekend as she competes in the U.S. Women's Open.

This year's tournament, which begins first-round play Thursday, has been something the Sooner golfer has dreamed about since she was a kid.

"It's kind of been like one of those things you are talking to your parents when you're little like oh I am going to play at the U.S. Open someday and I never really thought it would happen at this age, but it always has been a goal," said Collins.

Collins was one of three golfers who qualified for U.S. Women's Open in May at the sectional qualifier at the 6,425-yard, par-71 Prestonwood Country Club in Plano, Texas.

"I've tried to qualify the past three years I think, and to do it on my third try, is pretty big," added Collins.

Fans can follow Collins during the tournament via her day-by-day diary.