Ethan Fang of the United States of America wins 130ThThe amateur championship was after a tense 36-hole final in Royal St George’s against Ireland’s Gavin Tiernan.
The world’s seventh-ranked player Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) beat 1340 in a fierce competitionTh– Tiernan listed in one hole becomes 23road Since Drew Weaver in 2007, the U.S. champion has been the U.S. champion.
The 20-year-old Oklahoma State University student ensured that he was in 153 in addition to adding his name to the famous champions listroad Royal Prothush at the U.S. Open is open and traditionally invited to the Masters. In addition to three major titles, he also won a waiver from the Betfred British Masters hosted by Nick Faldo on the DP World Tour.
Fang and Tiernan are the last two players on the court representing 288 players in 45 countries, shooting in the first 18 holes. The Irish gained an early advantage on the usual golf course, while his opponents struggled with early tension.
Friend Fang
Livermore, who had childhood friends, quickly resumed a game on his schoolbag, played 14 matches with a captive Eagle after a quick resumption of the game. However, TiernanThbuild a short birdie putter. He cut 16Th and 17Th Kong completed a powerful morning meeting and he never fell behind.
After lunch, Fang is back, as the couple is becoming more and more aligned, biting the front for the first time at the age of 23road Hole. Tiernan in typical matches, TiernanTh The two entered the nine closed holes of the entire square.
With the duo’s separation never exceeding one hole, Fang finally left some room between himself and his opponent, looking tired after playing 139 holes before today’s final. After 33, Fang clearly moved the two holesroad After a birdie and par, but Tirnan’s resilience has fully demonstrated the crowds, who gathered to witness the epic performance.
To their pleasure, TiernanTh and 35ThHoles can draw a playable level.
But Fang proves why he is one of the world’s highest amateur talents, offering two championship-worthy golf swings to set up a five-foot birdie putt. After Tiernan’s birdie attempted to shave the edges, Fang rolled calmly in the winning putt, achieving the amateur career definition achievement.
Fang’s name is now amateur champion with Sir Michael Bonallack, Jose Maria Olazabal, Sergio Garcia and, more recently, Aldrich Potgieter.
This is 15Th Time is the amateur champion in the match of Royal St. George. Only Royal Liverpool (18) and St Andrews (16) are held on more occasions.
131Yingshi The Amateur Championship will be held at Real Liverpool from 15 to 20 June 2026.
Key Quotes:
Ethan Von, USA, 130Th Amateur Champion
“It feels great. Still it doesn’t feel real yet. But I’m sure this will start and I’ll celebrate with my team.
“I played well all day and I knew if I just stayed in there, some putts would fall off, kind of getting him to work for it and end up working hard.
“They (his parents) have helped me a lot over the years and it’s finally great to see that I finally won one. I’m ready to celebrate with them.
“I heard that Americans didn’t win over a decade in one week. Representing your flag, that’s all, and I’m glad we did for America.
“Masters, Open, I’m glad it’s done now and I just thought about everything I did this week in just one second and enjoy it.
“This is probably the most stable golf ball of my life. It’s a super long championship and it’s finally done, and it’s so nice.”
Gavin Tiernan of Ireland
“I’m tired. Obviously, I’m disappointed. It’s the touch, the whole process. But he made a wonderful shot in the middle of the 18-year-old. In the middle of the back nine, I made a few stupid mistakes that really cost me and then made up for it with the birdies on 16 and 17. He made an amazing shot. He made an amazing shot. Awesome birdies for him.”
“You’re a little pumping, so you won’t feel too tired. But I’ll definitely go to bed tonight.
“I’m here, I still feel like I’m the best player here, even if I lose. I’ve made a lot of stupid mistakes that could have been avoided. I think if I had played my own abilities, I could beat anyone, obviously, I’m just lost in the last hole; I’m just in the next hole, so I’m not so good. But, over the next few days, I’ll be very satisfied, I’ll be very satisfied.” I’ll be very satisfied. ”
