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Salyers, Merchent Earn US Men's Amateur Championship Spots
7/13/2021 9:30:00 AM | Men's Golf
Drew Salyers Wins by Two Strokes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Two Hoosiers qualified for the US Men's Amateur Championship by earning top-3 spots in the 121st US Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying tournament held in Dayton, Ohio on Monday.
Rising sophomore Drew Salyers won the tournament, while sophomore-to-be Clay Merchent claimed second in the event.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
121st US Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying • Dayton, Ohio
Moraine Country Club
Par 71 • 7,246
CHIP-INS
• Salyers took home the individual championships by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 138 through 36 holes. The Howard, Ohio, native holed nine birdies in the two rounds and finished an eagle opportunity on the fourth hole in the final round. He carded birdies in both rounds on No. 6 and No. 8.
• Merchent finished runner-up to his teammate after shooting a 2-under 140. The reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year converted seven birdie attempts during the 36-hole tournament. Like Salyers, Merchent birdied No. 8 in both rounds.
• The Hoosier duo advance to the US Men's Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club to be contested Aug. 9-15.
• The Moraine Country Club was created in 1930 by original designer Alec "Nipper" Campbell, which has been meticulously restored by architect Keith Foster to bring Campbell's vision back to life for today's players.
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Rising sophomore Drew Salyers won the tournament, while sophomore-to-be Clay Merchent claimed second in the event.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
121st US Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying • Dayton, Ohio
Moraine Country Club
Par 71 • 7,246
CHIP-INS
• Salyers took home the individual championships by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 138 through 36 holes. The Howard, Ohio, native holed nine birdies in the two rounds and finished an eagle opportunity on the fourth hole in the final round. He carded birdies in both rounds on No. 6 and No. 8.
• Merchent finished runner-up to his teammate after shooting a 2-under 140. The reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Year converted seven birdie attempts during the 36-hole tournament. Like Salyers, Merchent birdied No. 8 in both rounds.
• The Hoosier duo advance to the US Men's Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club to be contested Aug. 9-15.
• The Moraine Country Club was created in 1930 by original designer Alec "Nipper" Campbell, which has been meticulously restored by architect Keith Foster to bring Campbell's vision back to life for today's players.
@IndianaMGolf
For all the latest on Indiana University men's golf, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMGolf on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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