Taishi Moto secures final match play spot at U.S. Amateur playoff

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Taishi Moto secures final match play spot at U.S. Amateur playoff

Summary

At the U.S. Amateur playoff held at Merion Golf Club, Taishi Moto advanced to match play after defeating Gabriel Palacios on the third extra hole. Jack Whaley nearly scored a hole-in-one on the first playoff hole but ultimately secured a birdie. Other competitors, including Emile Lebrun and William Jennings, joined Whaley in birdieing the 13th hole, contributing to the remarkable playoff action. The playoff concluded with several high-stakes performances and significant misses, as players aimed for a coveted spot in match play scheduled for later in the day.

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•Jack Whaley nearly aces the 13th hole but taps in for birdie.
•Moto defeats Palacios to grab the final match play berth.
•William Jennings recovers with birdies after a tough back nine.
•Numerous players struggle with pressure during the playoff.
•Match play begins later today at Merion Golf Club.

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Jack Whaley nearly aced the first hole of a 16-for-11 playoff at the U.S. Amateur while Taishi Moto downed Palacios on the third extra hole for the final berth in match play at Merion.
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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:26 PM
U.S. Amateur playoff: Lots of birdies, heartbreak, even a near ace
Jack Whaley nearly aced the first hole of a 16-for-11 playoff at the U.S. Amateur while Taishi Moto downed Palacios on the third extra hole for the final berth in match play at Merion.

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