ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Jack Whaley of England putts on the 14th hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Carter Loflin of the United States reacts after missing a putt on the 16th hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on AUGUST 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Michael Lugiano of the United States hits his second shot on the 14th hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Brandon Knight of the United States reacts after narrowly missing a putt on the 16th hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: A general view of the green on the fifth hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Carter Loflin of the United States hits a chip shot on the 16th hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Fans enter the course on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 14: Carter Loflin of the United States adjusts his cap at the third hole on day five of the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on August 14, 2026 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)