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Miles Russell faces Ryder Cowan in first round of U.S. Amateur

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Miles Russell faces Ryder Cowan in first round of U.S. Amateur
Summary

Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach will match up against Ryder Cowan from Oklahoma in the first round of the U.S. Amateur on Aug. 12 at Merion Country Club. Russell, seeded sixth following a strong performance in the stroke play qualifiers, previously tied for fifth. Cowan secured his spot by birdieing the 13th hole in a playoff. Both players recently competed in the U.S. Open, with Cowan finishing tied for 23rd and Russell tied for 39th. The match is set to begin at 1:50 p.m.

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  • •Miles Russell is the sixth seed in match play.
  • •Ryder Cowan birdied the first playoff hole to qualify.
  • •The match starts at 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 12.
  • •Both players performed well in the U.S. Open.
  • •The U.S. Amateur takes place at Merion Country Club.
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  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Miles Russell will face Oklahoma senior Ryder Cowan in U.S. Amateur
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Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach will face Ryder Cowan in the first round of the U.S. Amateur on Aug. 12 at the Merion Country Club.

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