U.S. Amateur quarterfinals conclude ahead of schedule at Merion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club took place on August 14, 2026, in front of a record crowd of nearly 3,000 spectators. In a swift round that saw only 57 holes played, none of the matches reached the 17th hole, with three concluding before the 15th. Semifinalists Carter Loflin, Jack Whaley, Logan Reilly, and Jay Leng Jr. remain, with ongoing storylines developing around them. Despite the early exits, the atmosphere remained electric among the sizable gallery eager to witness the action.
- •Attendance at Merion reached nearly 3,000 spectators.
- •Only 57 holes were played in the quarterfinals.
- •Three matches concluded before the 15th hole.
- •Carter Loflin and Jack Whaley were notable semifinalists.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Quarterfinal routs send record crowd home early, though plenty of U.S. Amateur storylines remain
"On a day where Merion welcomed nearly 3,000 ticketed spectators, the U.S. Amateur experienced its quickest quarterfinal round in at least 24 years on Friday.
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