Carter Maneth competes at U.S. Amateur after personal tragedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Carter Maneth is set to compete in the U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club this week, marking the culmination of his amateur golfing career. This event comes less than two years after a tragic plane crash claimed the lives of his father and grandparents. Maneth, who recently won the 111th Arkansas State Amateur, qualified for the U.S. Amateur and aims to honor his family’s memory. His performance in recent tournaments has been fueled by the support of friends and teammates following his loss. Maneth cites this prestigious event as a significant milestone in his career.
- •Carter Maneth will compete at the U.S. Amateur at Merion.
- •He lost his father and grandparents in a plane crash in April 2025.
- •Maneth won the Arkansas State Amateur in June to qualify for this event.
- •His recent performances reflect strong support from teammates and family.
- •Maneth plans to honor his family's memory during the tournament.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — After tragedy, Carter Maneth will go out on highest amateur stage at Merion
"Less than two years after his dad and grandparents died in a plane crash, Carter Maneth will cap his amateur career at the U.S. Amateur at Merion.
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