Jack Whaley wins U.S. Amateur with father as caddy
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 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.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
- 9:05 PMBBC Sport — Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Whaley questioned why he played golf. Now he's the U.S. Amateur champion
- 10:05 PMBBC News — US Amateur golf: England's Jack Whaley wins title and earns spot at 2027 Open, US Open and Masters - BBC
"It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.
"It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:17 PMEmotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.
- BBC SportAug 17, 2026, 9:05 PMEmotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:13 PMJack 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.
- BBC NewsAug 16, 2026, 10:05 PMUS Amateur golf: England's Jack Whaley wins title and earns spot at 2027 Open, US Open and Masters - BBC
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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