It was a seminal moment for a Seminole.
Florida State University rising senior Jack Whaley, 22, of England, defeated Stanford University rising junior Jay Leng Jr., 20, of San Diego, Calif., 4 and 3, in Sunday’s 36-hole championship match of the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at historic Merion Golf Club.
A day after all four quarterfinal matches sent the masses home early in time for Friday Happy Hour, the two semifinal encounters in the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship Saturday afternoon at historic Merion Golf Club provided the drama everyone wanted.
Twenty-one years ago, a relatively unheralded European golfer captured the U.S. Amateur title at Merion Golf Club after sneaking into the match-play draw from a 19-man playoff. Italy’s Eduardo Molinari, in fact, holed a bunker shot at the par-3 ninth, his last hole of stroke play, just to get into the playoff.
Jack Whaley is possibly following the same path. The 21-year-old Englishman didn’t have any final-hole heroics, but the Florida State University rising senior did nearly make an ace on the par-3 13th hole during the 16-man playoff on Wednesday morning to grab one of the 11 available spots.
The Elite Eight is set for the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship at the esteemed Merion Golf Club. The top seeds have all been knocked out and the rest of the way will be a test of pure grit in determining the champion.
Here's a closer look at the Quarterfinalists battling to bring home the Havemeyer Trophy.
Few players this summer have been hotter than Jay Leng Jr. Winner of the Western Amateur. Runner-up in the Northeast Amateur. A tie for fifth in the Southern Amateur. All are elite competitions against top-flight talent.
After his performance on Thursday, the San Diego, Calif., resident and rising Stanford University junior could add the biggest prize of his fledgling career: the Havemeyer Trophy.
As zero-torque putters continue to influence the premium putter category, Evnroll is introducing a new alternative…one designed to control torque rather than eliminate it.
The award-winning putter manufacturer today announced the EZPZ™ Reverse Torque Putter, featuring patent-pending Reverse Torque Technology™. Instead of reducing torque by aligning the shaft axis through or near the putter head's center of gravity, the EZPZ strategically redistributes mass to naturally slow face rotation through impact while preserving the traditional setup, offset, feel, and stroke preferred by the vast majority of golfers.
Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, unveiled today its fall collection of elevated essentials and luxury natural fibers.
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The collection focuses on intentional layering systems and thoughtful color palettes to create versatile pieces that earn their way into your wardrobe, just in time for fall activities and adventures.
Two competitors who played the weekend at the 2026 U.S. Open. Both among the top 10 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR.® One player on the 2026 USA Walker Cup Team. Another on the cusp of being selected to play in next month’s Match at Lahinch.
A matchup between world No. 4 Miles Russell, the 17-year-old phenom from Jacksonville Beach, Fla., the runner-up in last month’s U.S. Junior Amateur, and world No. 8 Ryder Cowan, the co-low amateur in this year’s U.S. Open, would seem better suited for a semifinal or a final.
Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International, proudly introduces its Summer/Fall 2026 Golf Collection for men and women, celebrating the brand's iconic heritage through timeless sportswear, elevated performance innovation and modern versatility.
Drawing from more than 70 years of style, the Summer/Fall 2026 Collection reimagines classic American and British sportswear influences with a contemporary perspective. Inspired by today's renewed appreciation for heritage design and nostalgic fashion, the collection blends retro aesthetics with technical performance, creating apparel that performs on the golf course while transitioning effortlessly into everyday life.
Expect a bit more than just rush-hour morning traffic from Norristown, Pa., to the Main Line on Wednesday. The Montgomery County town in the Philadelphia suburbs has a local hero to follow at the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship as the competition moves to the match-play stage at historic Merion Golf Club.
Joshua Ryan, the winner of the 2026 Pennsylvania Amateur, produced a near-record breaking performance in stroke play, posting a 36-hole total of 8-under 132 to earn medalist honors over a stellar field of 311 competitors.
Competitors in this week’s 126th U.S. Amateur Championship have talked about the importance of finding fairways. Whether it was Merion Golf Club or stroke-play co-host venue Philadelphia Country Club, playing from the rough proved to be penal.
While the USGA doesn’t have cost-of-rough statistics at its amateur competitions, balls that nestled into the heavy stuff meant a difficult challenge to make par.
For a 17-year-old golf superstar, Asterisk Talley, of Chowchilla, Calif., has already endured her share of heartbreak.
She burst onto the national scene at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club, where, at just 15, she found herself two strokes off the lead after the opening round. Since then, Talley has cemented herself as the best junior golfer in the world, collecting wins at the Girls’ Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, the Junior PGA Championship and countless other junior events.
There are 312 golfers in the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship field from 45 different states with ages ranging from 15 years-old to 63 years-old.
Here's a deeper look inside the field.
Lefties Rejoice! Odyssey has announced the release of their new Limited Edition Damascus Milled Putters in left handed options. This is the Odyssey's latest Damascus lineup drop and will feature the Seven DB, Jailbird Mini DB, and Two CH.
These Limited-Edition putters are the most premium in Odyssey's lineup and the unique Damascus Steel insert provides a feel that is unmatched. Crafted from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys the Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded, and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece.
Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, today unveiled its Summer/Fall 2026 Men's and Women's Collections, showcasing innovative performance technologies, premium fabrics and versatile layering engineered to help golfers perform their best in every condition while delivering functional style beyond the course.
Designed for changing weather and today's active lifestyle, the Summer/Fall Collections combine lightweight performance, weather protection and elevated styling through proprietary fabric technologies, advanced layering pieces and modern silhouettes that transition seamlessly from the golf course to everyday wear.
The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship kicks off Monday from Philadelphia Country Club for stroke play and Merion Golf Club for match play.
Merion Golf Club’s East Course will be set up at 6,939 yards and will play to a par of 36-34-70. Philadelphia Country Club, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two rounds of stroke play, will be set up at 7,201 yards and will play to a par of 35-35-70. (NOTE: Yardages subject to change.)
Students and PAYNTR Golf introduce a collaboration born from a shared belief: golf is more than a sport, it's a lifelong study.
Built on a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, curiosity, and the traditions that continue to shape the sport, the collection invites golfers to embrace every round as an opportunity to learn. Because the greatest players aren't defined by what they know, they're defined by their willingness to keep studying.
Callaway is releasing new 2026 Apex MB Tour Raw irons and the innovation in these irons revitalizes the muscle back category with a new approach to blades that no one else has done on the market.
Born on Tour and released in extremely limited quantities, Apex MB Tour Raw irons deliver pure feel, total control, and uncompromising precision. They are raw finished for ultimate feedback and really what you might call the new modern muscle back, trusted by the world's best players and now available for players who demand that same level of performance.
Longtime staff member Rickie Fowler and PUMA GOLF designers have combined forces once again with DJ Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew to create the latest, most relaxed PUMA x PTC collection to date. With hoodies, polos, caps, and a pair of Suede G spikeless shoes that bring a modern design approach with an exciting pop of color, the latest collection is sure to satisfy anyone looking for cool, stylish fits to finish off the summer season.
The new PTC drop is unique in that it largely replaces the tropical hues and designs typically associated with Palm Tree Crew with cool, white and black colorways that can work on or off the course equally well. And for those that want a vibrant splash of color, a stunning, pink and white hero polo fits the bill perfectly.