Joshua Ryan earns U.S. Amateur medalist honors with 5-under 65 at Merion

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Joshua Ryan earns U.S. Amateur medalist honors with 5-under 65 at Merion

Summary

Joshua Ryan, a Norristown native, shot a 5-under 65 to claim medalist honors at the 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club, finishing with an 8-under 132 total. He started strong, going 4 under after four holes, and secured his position as the No. 1 seed for match play, which begins Wednesday. Ryan expressed his excitement about playing in front of a supportive hometown crowd and benefitting from the comforts of home. This event marks his second participation in a USGA competition and follows a recent victory in the Pennsylvania State Amateur. Ryan's 23rd birthday coincides with the start of match play.

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By the Numbers

•Joshua Ryan shot 5-under 65 at Merion.
•He finished at 8-under 132, two shots clear.
•Ryan will be the No. 1 seed in match play.
•This is Ryan's second USGA event.
•His 23rd birthday is on match play day.

Latest Updates

1:53 AMYahoo Sports — The U.S. Amateur has another local creating buzz; this time it's medalist Joshua Ryan
11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sleeping at home and shining at Merion, Joshua Ryan earns U.S. Amateur medalist honors

What they're saying

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From eight miles away in Norristown, Ryan shot 8 under to win medalist honors by two shots Tuesday at Merion, where Ryan hopes to now orchestrate a match-play run like Niall Shiels Donegan did a year ago at Olympic Club.
— Yahoo Sports