Hayden Hopewell – one of two possibly three Australians into the match play – file photo AAC
Two Australians are guaranteed to advance to the match play phase of the US Amateur Championships in Paramus in New Jersey but one has a wait for his fate to be determined following the completion of the 36-hole stroke play this morning.
The current Australian Amateur Champion Connor McKinney did best when he finished in a share of 14th after a round of 68 at the Arcola Golf Club, one of two courses being used for the 36-hole qualifying.
McKinney’s fellow West Australian Hayden Hopewell finished in a share of 30th place after consecutive rounds of 70 at the Ridgewood Golf Club and the Arcola Golf Club while former Perth resident Karl Vilips is forced to negotiate a 15 man playoff for 11 remaining spots in the 64 man field for tomorrow’s match play.
The playoff to complete the field for the knockout phase begins early on Wednesday morning US time.
