World No. 1 misses match play as rising stars shine at U.S. Amateur
World No. 1 Preston Stout finished 6 over after a 1-over 71 at the U.S. Amateur and missed match play, a rarity for a world No. 1 since the WAGR era began in 2007. Teammates Tyler Watts and Miles Russell posted strong scores in the same group, with Watts shooting 65 in round two, and Stout will compete in the Walker Cup next month at Lahinch alongside Watts and Russell. The piece also highlights 30-year-old Matthew Lowe, dubbed the U.S. Amateur’s aura champ, who shot 71 and drew social-media buzz for his look and carrying his own bag.