How Andrew Landry used his Oakmont success to help a Texas family whose 3-year-old is fighting leukemia | Golf News and Tour Information [Video]

One of the most fascinating stories from this year’s U.S. Open was surprise contender Andrew Landry. Now, Landry will represent an even better, heartwarming story for his efforts for a family in need.

Landry, who led after 36 holes at Oakmont, despite entering the week ranked No. 624 in the world, made some endorsement money on his overnight attention. And he has decided to use that money to help a family in Texas whose medical bills are rapidly rising with their 3-year-old daughter fighting leukemia.

Austyn Halter was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia last August, and since then, her parents, Josh and Sarah, have battled the costs of treating their daughter. After quitting their jobs and having Austyn treated at the Texas Children’s Hospital, the cancer was spreading, so they flew to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, according to a story on Golf.com.

The decision was ultimately madeto go …