Boston Bracken came ready.
Bowen Mauss did as well.
Fifa Laopakdee earned it in a playoff.
The eastern Pennsylvania-based 2026 U.S. Amateur has some Sun Devils in the round of 64.
Senior Fifa Laopakdee and sophomores Boston Bracken and Bowen Mauss have advanced to the round of 64, with Bracken and Mauss doing it quite easily.
Bracken went 2-under 138 (72-66) and tied for ninth in stroke play, while Mauss went 1-over 141 (68-73) and tied for 33rd. Laopakee was part of a playoff Wednesday morning and advanced.
Sun Devils in round of 64 WAGR Ranking updates
29-Fifa Laopakdee
64-Boston Bracken
201-Bowen Mauss
With the US Amateur starting tomorrow, it appears the schools with the most representation (recent grads, current players, transfer in, signees/commits) are:
— Ryan Frazer (@AgoraGolf) August 10, 2026
8: Florida
Oklahoma State
7: ASU
Auburn
Georgia
UNC
5: Arkansas
Missouri
Pepperdine
Tennessee
Texas
Vanderbilt
Sun Devil U.S. Amateur history
Four Sun Devils have won the U.S. Amateur title, with the win prior to Ballester coming 26 years ago when Eugene, Ore., native Jeff Quinney beat James Driscoll in 39 holes in New Jersey.
Sun Devil U.S. Amateur champions
2024: Josele Ballester defeated Noah Kent, 2 up; Hazeltine National G.C., Chaska, Minn.; Medalist — 132, Jimmy Elllis; Entries: 4,970
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
How the Sun Devils earned their tee times
- Fifa Laopakdee won the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur and was a top-100 point leader in the World Amateur Golf Ranking as of May 27.
- Bowen Mauss won the 2026 Utah Amateur.
- Boston Bracken was a top-100 point leader in the World Amateur Golf Ranking as of May 27.