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see also: Jase Summy, View results for Western Amateur, Beverly Country Club
Jase Summy etched his name in Western Amateur history, dismantling top seed Ethan Fang 6&5 in the final at Skokie Country Club
GLENCOE, IL (August 2, 2025) — The 123rd Western Amateur ended with a statement performance. University of Oklahoma standout Jase Summy delivered a brilliant display of ball striking and clutch putting to defeat top-seeded Ethan Fang 6&5 in the championship match at Skokie Country Club, cementing his name among the prestigious event's legendary champions.
In one of the most anticipated finals in recent Western Amateur history, Jase Summy came out firing. Birdies on holes 2, 4, and 6 gave him an early lead, and he never looked back. Fang, the reigning Amateur Champion and NCAA team titleholder, was unable to mount a comeback as Summy closed out the match on the 13th green for a resounding 6&5 victory.
Summy’s victory adds to an impressive summer résumé, including his record-breaking win at the Sunnehanna Amateur. The fearless Oklahoma junior now has two elite amateur titles in 2025, firmly establishing himself as one of the hottest players in golf heading into the U.S. Amateur later this month.
The 123rd Western Amateur tested 156 players with 72 holes of stroke play before cutting to the Sweet Sixteen for match play. From there, it was a grueling four-round head-to-head battle to decide the champion.
| Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ethan Fang def. Hugo Le Goff 5&4 | Ethan Fang def. Benjamin James 4&2 | Ethan Fang def. Jacob Modleski 3&1 | Jase Summy def. Ethan Fang 6&5 |
| 8 Benjamin James def. Eric Lee 4&2 | Jacob Modleski def. Garrett Endicott 2&up | ||
| 4 Garrett Endicott def. Anh Minh Nguyen 1&up | |||
| 5 Max Herendeen lost to 12 Jacob Modleski 2&up | |||
| 2 Zackary Swanwick def. Bryan Lee 1&up | Zackary Swanwick def. Cameron Adam 19 holes | Jase Summy def. Zackary Swanwick 2&1 | |
| 7 Cameron Adam def. William Sides 1&up | |||
| 3 Tommy Morrison lost to 14 Jase Summy 1&up | Jase Summy def. Taishi Moto 3&2 | ||
| 6 Stewart Hagestad lost to 11 Taishi Moto 3&2 |
With this emphatic victory, Jase Summy stamps his name on one of amateur golf’s most storied trophies. The win boosts his standing for upcoming Walker Cup selections and confirms his status as one of the premier amateurs in the world. His summer of elite performances may well prove to be the launching point for a highly anticipated professional career.
| Pos | Player | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Ethan Fang | -5 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 275 |
| T1 | Zackary Swanwick | -5 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 70 | 275 |
| T3 | Tommy Morrison | -3 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 277 |
| T3 | Garrett Endicott | -3 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 68 | 277 |
| T3 | Max Herendeen | -3 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 277 |
| T6 | Stewart Hagestad | -2 | 67 | 71 | 72 | 68 | 278 |
| T6 | Cameron Adam | -2 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 278 |
| T6 | Benjamin James | -2 | 71 | 69 | 71 | 67 | 278 |
| T6 | Eric Lee | -2 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 74 | 278 |
| T6 | William Sides | -2 | 64 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 278 |
| T11 | Jase Summy | -1 | 64 | 74 | 68 | 73 | 279 |
| T11 | Taishi Moto | -1 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 279 |
| T11 | Bryan Lee | -1 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 69 | 279 |
| T11 | Jacob Modleski | -1 | 64 | 73 | 73 | 69 | 279 |
| T11 | Hugo Le Goff | -1 | 69 | 71 | 69 | 70 | 279 |
| T11 | Tyler Watts | -1 | 62 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 279 |
Match play begins Friday at Skokie Country Club. The Sweet Sixteen is packed with future stars and seasoned veterans — and only one will lift the George R. Thorne Trophy.
The Western Amateur will stream live for the first time on ESPN+ in 2025, providing more than 12 hours of exclusive coverage.
Starting Friday, August 1, viewers can watch the Sweet 16 match play round and continue through to Saturday’s Championship Match. Coverage includes live action, player interviews, and features on the event’s legacy—produced by Thaler Media and featuring 1999 champion Steve Scott from the course.
The Western Amateur, founded in 1899, is the third-oldest amateur championship in the world and one of the most respected proving grounds in the sport. Known as the "toughest test in amateur golf," its dual-format structure of stroke and match play demands consistency, resilience, and elite skill.
Over five days, 156 of the world’s best amateurs battle for the George R. Thorne Trophy. Legendary champions like Chick Evans, Francis Ouimet, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson first proved themselves here—solidifying its reputation as a launchpad for greatness.
Hosting for the third time (previously in 2010 and 2017), Skokie Country Club is a Donald Ross and William Langford/Theodore Moreau design playing to 7,181 yards, par 70. It has hosted major events including the 1922 U.S. Open, 1998 U.S. Senior Amateur, and several Western Golf Association events.
Skokie is a strategic layout—demanding accurate placement, shot-shaping, and refined touch on firm, sloping greens. It’s a championship course that rewards creativity and punishes error, particularly under pressure.
More than 50 caddies from Skokie have received Evans Scholarships, underscoring the club’s foundational role in supporting youth development through golf.
Although defending champion Ian Gilligan is now competing on the Korn Ferry Tour, the 2025 field is stacked with talent from 27 countries and over 60 WAGR Top 100 players. Returning contenders include:
Players compete in 72 holes of stroke play over three days (36 holes on Thursday), after which the top 16 advance to match play. Those who make the "Sweet 16" often emerge as professional stars—since 1956, they’ve gone on to win 95 major championships and 24 PGA TOUR Player of the Year awards.
In match play, consistency is no longer enough—players must win four head-to-head matches in two days. The championship final has produced legendary battles, including:
With firm conditions expected this year, strategy and short-game brilliance will likely determine who survives the grind and lifts the trophy.
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| W | Keller, TX | 1500 | ||
| RU | Plano, TX | 1200 | ||
| S's | Noblesville, IN | 900 | ||
| S's | , New Zealand | 900 | ||
| Q's | Milford, CT | 700 |
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