Jack Whaley wins US Amateur Championship, qualifies for The Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jack Whaley of England triumphed over American Jay Leng Jr in a 36-hole final at the US Amateur Championship on August 16, 2026. The victory at Merion Golf Club not only secured him the championship but also qualified him for The Open in 2027. Whaley started strong, chipping in on the first hole to take an early lead. Despite Leng Jr leveling the match after 16 holes, Whaley regained the advantage on the 22nd hole to seal the win.
- •Jack Whaley defeats Jay Leng Jr at the US Amateur Championship.
- •The final took place at Merion Golf Club.
- •Whaley qualified for The Open in 2027 with this win.
- •He established an early lead with a chip-in on the first hole.
- •Whaley had previously qualified for The Masters and the US Open.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title
- 10:05 PMBBC Sport — Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title
"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.
"Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
"Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:06 PMEnglishman Whaley wins US Amateur title
Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 10:05 PMEnglishman Whaley wins US Amateur title
Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.
- Sky Sports—England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open
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.
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