Jack Whaley captures U.S. Amateur title in rainy finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Jack Whaley won the 126th U.S. Amateur title at Merion Golf Club on Sunday. He faced off against Jay Leng Jr. in a 36-hole final, winning with a birdie on the 15th hole for a 4-and-3 victory. The final day was marked by challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain impacting both players. Whaley's experience in similar conditions was evident, as he embraced the tough weather, while Leng admitted to struggling with the elements.
- •Whaley defeated Leng 4-and-3 in the final match.
- •The final was played in rainy conditions at Merion Golf Club.
- •Whaley is a Florida State golfer from Doncaster, England.
- •Leng will represent the U.S. at next month's Walker Cup.
- •Whaley credited his father, who also served as his caddie.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Whaley's U.S. Amateur win, in demanding conditions, was unsurprising
"Englishman Jack Whaley took on an English-style course at the U.S.
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