Levy heads 11 qualifiers from Walton Heath for U.S. Open

Alexander Levy of France tees off on the fourth hole during the third day of the China Open at Tomson Golf Club in Pudong, Shanghai, China, April 25, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer

LONDON (Reuters) - Frenchman Alexander Levy earned a debut appearance at the U.S. Open next month after finishing top at the international sectional qualifier at Walton Heath on the outskirts of London on Monday.

Levy fired a six-under-par 66 on the Old Course in the morning and a five-under 67 on the New Course in the afternoon to lead 11 players who booked berths at the year's second major.