Jake Bauer notches comeback victory in 2026 State Amateur final

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Jake Bauer notches comeback victory in 2026 State Amateur final

Summary

Jake Bauer rallied to claim the 2026 State Amateur title at Ledgemont Country Club on July 10. After falling behind by six holes to Tyler Cooke in the morning session, Bauer mounted a comeback with three birdies in the final five holes, securing a 2 and 1 win. The match saw Bauer trail significantly before turning the tide, ultimately giving him his second championship win in this event. Cooke had built his lead with seven birdies but couldn't maintain it as Bauer demonstrated resilience and skill.

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By the Numbers

•Bauer was down 6 after 23 holes in the final match.
•The match was part of the 121st Amateur Championship.
•Bauer won after birdies on the 15th and 18th holes.
•Cooke's strong start included seven birdies through 23 holes.
•Bauer's victory comes shortly after his wedding.

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10:17 PMYahoo Sports — How did Jake Bauer win the 2026 State Amateur? With an all-time comeback

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Trailing big early in the 36-hole match, Jake Bauer kept on the grind and pulled off a memorable comeback to beat Tyler Cooke in the 2026 State Amateur.
— Yahoo Sports

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