England’s Jack Whaley defeated Stanford University’s Jay Leng Jr. 4 and 3 to win the 126th US Amateur Championship at Merion and earn his Walker Cup spot at Lahinch.

Jack Whaley held off Carter Loflin 1 up while Jay Leng Jr. defeated Logan Reilley 2 and 1.

England’s Jack Whaley boosted his chances of Walker Cup selection for Lahinch by reaching the last eight at the US Amateur.