John Smoltz qualified for the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, emerging from a three-man playoff to take the final spot.

Brian Tennyson was eliminated on the first playoff hole with a bogey. On the third extra hole, Smoltz knocked off Brian Ferris despite making double bogey.

The 2018 U.S. Senior Open will be held June 28-July 1 at The Broadmoor-East Course in Colorado Springs, Colorado.