New Delhi, May 20 -- Indian-American Manav Shah has become the first AM Green IGPL player to qualify for a Major since the IGPL was inaugurated last year in September.

The 33-year-old Indian American, who has come close to winning on the IGPL, has been in great form this season with three Top-7 finishes and one at T-11 in four IGPL starts. He has also spent a few months playing on the Asian Development Tour and the Asian Tour.

It is turning out to be a great time for Indian-origin players as Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship for his maiden Major, and now Shah will make his debut in a Major. "To play a Major is just amazing, and I have had a great run at the AM Green IGPL, and now I get to the US Open," said Shah.

Shah shot rounds of 6...