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By Norman Dabell<\/p>\n

BARCELONA, May 4 (Reuters) – Teenage prodigy Matteo Manassero<\/a> is expected to make his U.S. Open debut next month and he simply cannot wait to take on the famous Congressional Country Club course in Bethesda, Maryland.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old Italian is 33rd in the world rankings and needs to remain in the top 50 by the end of May in order to make certain of his place in the second major of the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to playing one of the world\u2019s most famous courses,\u201d twice European Tour winner Manassero told Reuters on the eve of the Spanish Open.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know anything about the Congressional, except I know the rough will be long, but tough courses suit my game and I\u2019m excited about making my debut.\u201d<\/p>\n

The June 16-19 U.S. Open will be held for the third time on the Blue course at Congressional where South African Ernie Els<\/a> won the most recent edition in 1997.<\/p>\n

Manassero became the youngest winner on the European Tour when he lifted the Castello Masters title in Spain last year, at the age of 17.<\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s 2010 Rookie of the Year then proved his maiden victory was no fluke by landing the Malaysian Open crown in Kuala Lumpur last month.<\/p>\n

While Manassero is delighted to have won twice already in his fledgling career, the teenager is also concerned about a possible backlash.<\/p>\n

LOTS TO LEARN<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wins have happened very soon which is nice because I can now go on and achieve more,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201c(But) I do wonder if it has all come too soon because now everybody expects me to win when I still have a lot to learn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be bad times but I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll be able to handle it especially as I have a good team around me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manassero, competing this week for the first time since his Malaysian triumph, is juggling the demands of the tour with trying to complete his formal education.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not easy to combine the two but I try,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to finish my studies so I travel with my books and do my exams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manassero said that qualifying for next year\u2019s Ryder Cup near Chicago was in his thoughts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ryder Cup is far away \u2026 (but) obviously it\u2019s on my mind,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy present goal is to make the top 10 in the Race to Dubai,\u201d added Manassero who now holds 13th place on Europe\u2019s money-list.<\/p>\n

(Editing by Tony Jimenez. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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