Jack Whaley faces Jay Leng Jr. in U.S. Amateur final

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jack Whaley faces Jay Leng Jr. in U.S. Amateur final
Summary

Jack Whaley, a rising senior from Florida State, will compete against Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. in the U.S. Amateur final on Sunday. Whaley advanced to the final after defeating Carter Loflin, earning spots in the 2027 Masters and U.S. Open. Despite entering the tournament ranked 90th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, Whaley's performance has surprised some, while his teammate Drew Jones expressed confidence in his abilities. Whaley's success highlights the competitive spirit of Florida State's golf program. The 36-hole final will be crucial for Whaley as he seeks to secure additional prestigious tournament entries.

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  • Whaley set to play Leng Jr. in U.S. Amateur final on Sunday.
  • He has secured spots in the 2027 Masters and U.S. Open.
  • Whaley entered the tournament ranked 90th in the World Amateur Ranking.
  • Teammate Drew Jones expressed confidence in Whaley's skills.
  • The final will be a 36-hole match.
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  • 11:45 PMYahoo Sports'England's finest': FSU teammate of Jack Whaley not shocked by his run to U.S. Am final
What they're saying
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Whaley, a rising senior at Florida State, will play Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. on Sunday in the U.S. Amateur final. One of his Seminole teammates is hardly surprised.

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