Ryder Cowan Qualifies with a Birdie and Then Beats Miles Russell in US Amateur
Ryder Cowan advanced from a 16-way playoff and then upset 17-year-old Miles Russell with a chip-in par on the 17th hole.
- On Wednesday at Merion, Oklahoma senior Ryder Cowan defeated Miles Russell in the U.S. Amateur, capping a long day that began with a playoff victory to reach match play.
- Cowan advanced to face the 17-year-old Russell after winning a 16-way playoff for the final spots in the 64-player match-play field, as Russell entered as the world's top-ranked amateur.
- The match remained even through 15 holes before Russell's bunker shot on the 16th gave Cowan a 1-up lead; Cowan then chipped in for par on the 17th to secure the 2-and-1 victory.
- Elsewhere, qualifying medalist Joshua Ryan fell to Arizona junior Taishi Moto in 19 holes, while BYU sophomore Kihei Akina lost his 2-up lead and fell to Finn Koelle of Germany.
- Tennessee freshman Tyler Watts and Auburn junior William Jennings both advanced in their matches, while Auburn sophomore Logan Reilly continues competing after the Tigers won the NCAA championship this year.
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Ryder Cowan qualifies with a birdie and then beats Miles Russell in US Amateur
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