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see also: U.S. Amateur, a USGA Championship, Merion Golf Club - East Course
From record-breaking entries to Walker Cup hopefuls, here are 10 storylines you need to know before the 125th U.S. Amateur
Six days. 312 players. One of golf’s most storied venues. Use this quick, scannable guide to know what matters, who to watch, and why the 125th U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club is loaded.
312 players from 48 states and 30 countries. USA has 255; international strength from England, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and more. Average age: 23y 135d. Youngest: Aston Lim (15). Oldest: Louis Brown (61), Greg Sanders (61). Most‑represented states: CA 36 • TX 22 • FL 15 • GA 15 • NC 13.
47 of the Top 50 in WAGR® are here. No. 1 Jackson Koivun leads a top‑10 that includes Benjamin James, Ethan Fang, Preston Stout, Filip Jakubcik, Tommy Morrison, Jase Summy, Michael La Sasso, Christiaan Maas, Jack Turner.
The 125th U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club is here. From record-setting qualifiers to future stars, getlive updates all week.
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USGA Champions (11): Evan Beck, Louis Brown, Hamilton Coleman, Will Hartman, Stewart Hagestad, Trevor Gutschewski, Bryan Kim, Tyler Mawhinney, Matthew McClean, Matt Parziale, Todd White.
USGA Runners‑Up (12): Anh Minh Nguyen, Joshua Bai, Evan Beck, Jackson Herrington, Noah Kent, Drew Kittleson, Bobby Massa, Brad Nurski, Garrett Rank, Dan Sullivan, Cohen Trolio, Tyler Watts.
Tight corridors, tilted fairways, small firm greens — precision over power. Premium on tee balls and smart misses.
Format: 36‑hole stroke play → top 64 to match play → 36‑hole final.
John Daly II (Southern Am champ) carries a major‑winning surname; Luke Poulter (Florida) debuts for USGA after GB&I’s St Andrews Trophy win; brothers Dean & Reed Greyserman both qualified.
14 players started the 2025 U.S. Open — including Koivun, La Sasso, Evan Beck, Tyler Weaver, Benjamin James. Those reps matter when match play tightens.
Data compiled from official USGA field information.
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...

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