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Logan Reilly and Carter Loflin advance in U.S. Amateur quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:14 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Logan Reilly and Carter Loflin advance in U.S. Amateur quarterfinals

Summary

At the 2026 U.S. Amateur in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Logan Reilly and Carter Loflin each overcame late deficits to secure wins in extra holes, reaching the quarterfinals. Reilly, a sophomore at Auburn, triumphed over Ryder Cowan, while Loflin edged William Jennings., no players from the top 10 world amateur rankings remain in the tournament. Michael Lugiano, who has won all his matches on the 18th hole, also advances to the final eight. The event's winner earns an invitation to the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, among other major tournaments.

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By the Numbers

•Logan Reilly defeated Ryder Cowan in extra holes.
•Carter Loflin edged William Jennings to advance.
•No top 10 world amateur players remain in the tournament.
•Michael Lugiano has won all matches on the 18th hole.
•The winner gets a spot in major tournaments next year.

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12:14 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Amateur: No players from top 10 world amateur ranking make quarterfinals

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Reilly, the Auburn sophomore who won the clinching point for the Tigers when they captured another NCAA golf championship, is one of eight golfers left at Merion.
— Yahoo Sports

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