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sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Whaley Overcomes Rain and Deficit to Claim U.S. Amateur at Merion

Jack Whaley won the 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club by defeating Jay Leng Jr. 4 & 3. The 22-year-old Englishman, who entered as the 60th seed, overcame a two-hole deficit in the morning round to secure the Havemeyer Trophy. His victory earns him exemptions for the 2027 Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship, making him the third Englishman to win the event since 1911.

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sports2 months ago

Jack Whaley Stuns World No. 23 to Win US Amateur and Secure 2027 Major Slots

Jack Whaley, a 22-year-old from Doncaster, England, defeated Jay Leng Jr. 4 and 3 in the 2026 US Amateur Championship final at Merion Golf Club. Despite being ranked 90th in the world amateur rankings and trailing by two holes after the first 18, Whaley staged a comeback to win. This victory makes him the first Englishman to claim the title since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2013. The win secures Whaley exemptions for the 2027 Masters, US Open, and The Open at St Andrews.

via BBC|

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