Jack Whaley playing for U.S. Amateur title as FSU coach Trey Jones watches
Florida State golfer Jack Whaley competes for the 126th U.S. Amateur title against Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. today.
Florida State golf coach Trey Jones was seen preparing for the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday morning. Joined by a group, they departed from Tallahassee International Airport aboard FSU's private plane, making their way to Philadelphia to support Seminole golfer Jack Whaley. Whaley is one of the two competitors left in the prestigious tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
He is set to face off against Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. in a crucial match that could determine the championship. Trey Jones expressed his admiration for Whaley's achievement, stating that winning five matches puts one in an exceptional position. Jones noted that Whaley's course is proving to be exceptionally challenging, playing faster and more demanding than earlier in the week.
The match will be streamed live, with coverage on Peacock starting at 3 p.m. and shifting to NBC for 4-6 p.m.
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