Jack Whaley prepares effectively for U.S. Amateur Championship round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Jack Whaley and Jay Leng Jr. faced off in the second round of the U.S. Amateur Championship on August 20 at Merion. Whaley arrived early at the first tee and engaged in a focused putting session with his coach to establish pace control. This intentional warm-up helped him recover from an exhausting week of 156 holes of play, allowing him to win four of the first five holes, ultimately securing a 4-and-3 victory.
- •Whaley beats Leng after arriving early for his warm-up.
- •Focused on speed control during a short putting session.
- •Won four of the first five holes in the final round.
- •Championship took place at historic Merion Golf Club.
- •Whaley is the third Englishman to win the U.S. Amateur.
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