Ryder Cowan ties for low amateur honors at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Ryder Cowan finished 5-over at the U.S. Open, tying for low amateur honors at Shinnecock Hills. The Oklahoma senior shot rounds of 68, 72, 72, and 73 to secure a tie for 23rd place in his first major tournament. Cowan expressed his excitement about leading the tournament at one point and the surreal experience of playing alongside established professionals like Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa. He plans to return to Oklahoma for his senior season after an All-American year.
- •Cowan completed his U.S. Open rounds with scores of 68-72-72-73.
- •He became solo leader at 3-under during the first round.
- •Cowan was greeted by significant support from fans and messages.
- •He tied with Jackson Koivun for the low amateur title.
- •Cowan plans to continue his collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open low amateur Ryder Cowan on his week at Shinnecock: 'Pretty insane'
"Ryder Cowan finished 5 over at the U.S. Open and earned co-low amateur honors. How was that experience? "Pretty sick."
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