Jack Whaley wins U.S. Amateur with father as caddy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jack Whaley claimed the 126th U.S. Amateur title on August 16 at Merion's East Course in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The 22-year-old Florida State senior defeated Jay Leng Jr. 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. Whaley, who struggled in previous amateur events, highlighted the support of his father Andy, who caddied for him during the tournament. With this victory, Whaley joins the ranks of past winners and secures a spot on the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team.
- •Whaley won the U.S. Amateur final 4 and 3 against Leng.
- •He struggled in past events over five years.
- •The victory was celebrated with his father on the bag.
- •Whaley is the third Englishman to win the Havemeyer Trophy.
- •He qualifies for the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Whaley questioned why he played golf. Now he's the U.S. Amateur champion
"Jack Whaley won the 126th U.S. Amateur with his father on the bag after years of struggling to find his footing.
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