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England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open

England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open
Sky Sports Football Sunday 16 August 2026, 22:33 UTC 1 min read
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England's Jack Whaley wins US Amateur Championship after beating American Jay Leng Jr in 36-hole final to book place at 2027 Open Sunday 16 August 2026 22:45, UK Doncaster-born golfer Jack Whaley defeated American Jay Leng Jr in a gruelling 36-hole final on Sunday to claim a sensational US Amateur Championship victory and book his place at The Open next year. After making the final at Merion Golf Club, Whaley had already secured himself a spot at The Masters and the US Open, but his three...

England's Jack Whaley wins US Amateur Championship after beating American Jay Leng Jr in 36-hole final to book place at 2027 Open Sunday 16 August 2026 22:45, UK Doncaster-born golfer Jack Whaley defeated American Jay Leng Jr in a gruelling 36-hole final on Sunday to claim a sensational US Amateur Championship victory and book his place at The Open next year. After making the final at Merion Golf Club, Whaley had already secured himself a spot at The Masters and the US Open, but his three and four victory has now earned him a place at St Andrews next summer. - Leaderboard: FedEx St. Jude Championship🏌️♂️ - PGA Tour: Full 2026 schedule and key dates 📆 - Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW Whaley began his final round in epic fashion, chipping in on the first hole to take an early lead against Leng Jr. The pair toiled all day, with Whaley going two up after five holes, before Leng Jr brought things back to all square after 16. But Whaley wrestled back the lead on the 22nd hole of the day, before advancing to seal victory. More to follow...
England (LOCATION) Whaley (LOCATION) Amateur Championship (ORG) The Open England's (ORG) Jack Whaley (PERSON) US (LOCATION) American (ORG) Jay Leng Jr (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Merion Golf Club (ORG) the US Open (EVENT) St Andrews (LOCATION) FedEx St. Jude Championship🏌 (ORG) Leng Jr. (PERSON) Leng Jr (PERSON)
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