TYLER WEAVER will complete a remarkable family hat-trick when he tees off in the US Open.

The English amateur golfer is the son of former flat jockey Jason Weaver, who rode more than 1,000 winners before carving out a new career as a popular TV commentator.

And grandad Eric was a professional footballer with Swindon Town, so sporting genes definitely run deep in the Weaver family.

Weaver Jr – who was runner-up in the English Amateur championship and is now studying at Florida State University – booked his place via a play-off at a qualifier in Atlanta.

Major winners Zach Johnson, Jason Dufner and KJ Choi were among the players who failed to advance.

Fortunately for Jason, the US Open falls neatly between the Derby and Royal Ascot.

So Weaver, 20, will have both his parents cheering him on, with older brother Max – another elite amateur golfer – caddying for him.

He warmed up for his debut on the sport‘s biggest stage by playing a practice round with five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, who also studied at Florida State.

Weaver commented: “Just getting through qualifying was up there as one of my biggest achievements, because I’ve always dreamed of playing in a major championship.

“It all feels exciting and a bit surreal. But now that I’m here I want to go out and compete and do as good as I can.”

Dad Jason says he will be more nervous than he was before a big race, but is confident Tyler will do himself justice.

He said: “I am super proud because I know the hard work Tyler has  put in to get to this stage. It is a great achievement.

“It will be even more special with his older brother Max caddying.

“And with the US Open falling between two of the biggest dates in the racing calendar, Tyler has timed his qualification to perfection as far as I am concerned.”