Road to the U.S. Amateur Finals: A look at how Brad Dalke and Curtis Luck got there
August 21, 2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for US Amateur, Merion Golf Club - East Course
It took two rounds of stroke play and five matches for Brad Dalke and Curtis Luck to reach the finals of the 116th U.S. Amateur
The week of the 116th U.S. Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club began on Monday with 312 players and the first of two rounds of stroke play qualifying. From stroke play the top 64 advanced to match play.
Here is a look at the road to the finals for Dalke and Luck:
No. 28 Curtis LuckStroke Play: -1, T19 (seeded 28th) Round of 64: defeated No. 37 Andrew Huseman (4&3) Round of 32: defeated No. 5 Davis Riley (4&2) Round of 16: defeated No. 44 Cameron Young (6&4) Quarterfinals: defeated No. 61 Sahith Theegala (2 up) Semifinals: defeated No. 41 Nick Carlson (21 holes)
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH LIVE SCORING
No. 38 Brad Dalke
Stroke Play: E, T30 (seeded 38th) Round of 64: defeated No. 27 William Zalatoris (1 up) Round of 32: defeated No. 59 Blair Hamilton (2 up) Round of 16: defeated No. 22 Bryan Baumgarten (19 holes) Quarterfinals: defeated No. 62 David Boote (2 up) Semifinals: defeated No. 31 Jonah Texeira (3&2)
Results: US Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | , Australia | 2000 | ||
| Runner-up | McKinney, TX | 1500 | ||
| Semifinals | Hamilton, MI | 1000 | ||
| Semifinals | Porter Ranch, CA | 1000 | ||
| Quarterfinals | Evansville, IN | 700 |
About the US Amateur
The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of .4 (point four) or lower. It is one of 15 national champ...
Most Popular Articles
FINAL RESULTS: 2026 Australian Men’s Amateur Championship
Feb 6, 2026Billy Dowling pulled away with a closing 7-under 63 to win the 2026 adidas Australian Men’s Amateur Championship at 18-under.
Yunseo Yang Wins Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific at Royal Wellington Golf Club
Feb 15, 2026Yunseo Yang makes history as Korea’s first WAAP champion, earning major exemptions with a dominant win.
U.S. Open Qualifying 2026: Local & Final Qualifying Sites for Shinnecock
Feb 19, 2026The road to Shinnecock Hills begins in April as 110 local qualifying sites and 13 final qualifying venues are set.
Koivun powers Auburn to breakthrough Amer Ari victory
Feb 7, 2026Koivun’s 25-under week sparks Auburn’s record-setting win in Hawaii
2026 Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase Canceled Due to Heavy Rain at Riviera
Feb 16, 2026Heavy rain forced cancellation of the 2026 Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 16.