TRIO OF CHAMPIONS: Three Sun Devils have won the U.S. Amateur title, with the last win by a Sun Devil coming 19 years ago when Eugene, Ore., native Jeff Quinney beat James Driscoll in 39 holes in New Jersey.
SUN DEVIL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONS
2000: Jeff Quinney defeated James Driscoll, 39 holes; Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, N.J.; Medalists — 137, Jim Salinetti, Jeff Wilson; Entries: 7,124
1990: Phil Mickelson defeated Manny Zerman, 5 and 4; Cherry Hills C.C., Englewood, Colo.; Medalist — 135, Phil Mickelson; Entries: 4,765
1987: Bill Mayfair defeated Eric Rebmann, 4 and 3; Jupiter Hills Club (Hills Course), Jupiter, Fla.; Medalist — 141, Scott Gump; Entries: 4,084
Monday, Aug. 12 (Stroke Play, Round 1, 18 holes)
Tuesday, Aug. 13 (Stroke Play, Round 2, 18 holes)
Wednesday, Aug. 14 (Round of 64, match play)
Thursday, Aug. 15 (Round of 32/Round of 16, match play)
Friday, Aug. 16 (Quarterfinal matches)
Saturday, Aug. 17 (Semifinal matches)
Sunday, Aug. 18 (Championship Match, 36 holes)
WAGR RANKINGS: As of August 7, the six Sun Sun Devils playing in the U.S. Amateur are ranked between 6-370 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. Here is a look at where each rank.
AUG. 7 WAGR RANKINGS FOR SUN DEVILS IN THE 2019 U.S. AMATEUR
6-Chun An Yu, Sr.
42-David Puig, Fr.
56-Alex del Rey, Sr.
241-Won Jun Lee, Jr.
317-Blake Wagoner, Sr.
370-Mason Andersen, Jr.
SIX IS GOOD: ASU and Texas each have six from its 2019-20 roster at the U.S. Amateur, with Pepperdine next in line with five.
THE WORLD CHAMPION: Alex del Rey won the 2018 World Amateur title and is a top-60 player in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.All ?? on the 119th #USAmateur this week at @PinehurstResort! pic.twitter.com/ptjB6122t1
— USGA (@USGA) August 12, 2019
How. Awesome. Is. This. https://t.co/zeSJIyIbYq
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) September 8, 2018
THE FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN MASTER: As in 2019 First-Team All-American Chun An Yu, who has earned a spot in the U.S. Amateur by making the 2019 U.S. Open and also as a top-50 player in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
ICYMI (which you might have or you might have forgotten because freakin' Chez got three eagles) what a win for @kevingolfyu in Australia https://t.co/xqw7nZshEk @pac12 @Pac12Network pic.twitter.com/xra1Jb9FpN
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) January 12, 2019
"I pretty much grew up at a driving range."
— Ted Goldberg (@TedGoldbergTV) July 23, 2019
Kevin Yu (@kevingolfyu), the @USGA's 7th-ranked amateur in the world, comes to Lewiston this week for the 61st @PorterCup. He tells @SPECNewsBuffalo how he started golfing and how @sundevilmgolf helped bring him to WNY pic.twitter.com/rMO8k0HnOF
Here's my latest @sportscronkite story on @kevingolfyu making his second consecutive appearance at the US Open as an amateur. And no matter what happens this summer, he's coming back to finish his senior year as a @sundevilmgolf https://t.co/zmuqDTNKHh
— Sebastian Emanuel (@SebastianEman5) June 13, 2019
Next week some Sun Devils will tee it at @PinehurstResort with hopes of becoming the fourth Sun Devil to win the @USGA Amateur title, joining @asu greats @PhilMickelson (1990) @jquinney22 (2000) and @BMayfairGolf (1987) pic.twitter.com/wXHgBXR4oO
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) August 7, 2019
THE LOCAL GUY: Blake Wagoner is from North Carolina, so consider this a homecoming for the Cornelius, N.C. native. He has played in 38 events (117 rounds) and has a 72.44 stroke aveage with 22 rounds in the 60s and 55 at par or better.
. @blakewagoner7 took what he did this past season and put it to work in the summer. He is one of the Sun Devils headed to the U.S. Amateur at @PinehurstResort in August and returning next year. pic.twitter.com/Nt8ckzcn5B
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) July 18, 2019
HE IS THE WON: Won Jun Lee qualified with an 8-under 136 (67-69) at Lakeside Golf Course in Lexington, KY, on July 8 as he finished second.
ARIZONA'S OWN MASON ANDERSEN: Chandler's own Mason Anderson was the medalist at the qualifier at Whirlwind GC in Chandler, Ari., on July 11. Playing in his hometown, Andersen had the lowest score at the qualifying site by four shots.
Mason Andersen wins US Amateur qualifier today! Moves on to Pinehurst. Five Sun Devils in so far. Go Devils!! pic.twitter.com/ugsIT3U529
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) July 11, 2019
NEW GUY ON CAMPUS: David Puig signed last fall and is ready to contend this year and earned a trip to the Amateur. He is ranked No. 39 in the WAGR rankings as of August 5.
"Being a Sun Devil is a dream come true! Following in the footsteps of Jon ( @JonRahmpga ) and Phil ( @PhilMickelson ) is one of the best moments of my life." -- David Puig pic.twitter.com/rMqkaKO52g
— Sun Devil Men's Golf (@sundevilmgolf) November 14, 2018