Tyler Watts claims Northeast Amateur title, nears Walker Cup spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:58 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Tyler Watts claims Northeast Amateur title, nears Walker Cup spot

Summary

Tyler Watts won the Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Rhode Island, finishing with a 4-under 65 for a total score of 16-under. His victory by five strokes over Jay Leng potentially secures him an automatic spot on the U.S. Walker Cup team, set to compete in September. Watts, an incoming freshman at Tennessee, previously showed strong performances in various amateur events last summer but did not make the Walker Cup team. As it stands, he is projected to rise to fourth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, which could change with updates next week.

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By the Numbers

•Watts closed with a 65 to win by five strokes.
•He scored 16-under par overall in the tournament.
•Watts's win could secure a Walker Cup berth on July 8.
•His previous attempts last year included a win at the Sunnehanna.
•Watts was previously ranked outside the top three Americans.

Latest Updates

1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Teenager Tyler Watts becomes youngest Northeast Amateur winner, on verge of Walker Cup spot
9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Watts wins Northeast Amateur, on cusp of automatic Walker Cup berth

What they're saying

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Watts didn’t just win the Northeast Amateur on Saturday at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Rhode Island. The incoming Tennessee freshman might’ve locked up an automatic Walker Cup berth in the process.
— Yahoo Sports