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The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club concluded with Jack Whaley winning the Havemeyer Trophy. In the final match, Whaley, a 22-year-old English amateur and Florida State University student, student from Doncaster, won the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. In a 36-hole final, Whaley defeated Jay Leng Jr. of Stanford by 4 and 3 in a 36-hole contest. 3. Whaley’s victory makes him represents a significant comeback after missing the first Englishman cut at the same championship last year. His path to win the title since Matt Fitzpatrick included navigating a 16-player playoff. During the final match, Whaley trailed by two holes after the first 18 holes but staged a comeback in 2013. the second round, aided by back-to-back birdies. His championship run was marked by several challenges, including heavy rain, the necessity of double gloves, and a wasp sting. Whaley credited his success to the support of his father, Andy Whaley, who served as his caddie. By winning He is the championship, first Englishman to win the title since Matt Fitzpatrick in 2013. By winning, Whaley has earned exemptions into the 2027 Masters U.S. Open and the 2027 U.S. Open, Open Championship at St. Andrews, with potential qualification for the 2027 Masters provided he maintains his amateur status. He also secured a spot in the 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews and a position on the Walker Cup team for Great Britain.