BOULDER — University of Colorado sophomore Adam Matteson earned his way into next week's U.S. Amateur with a solid performance in qualifying, and he feels about as good as his overall game as he ever has.
Matteson finished second last month in one of the 56 regional qualifiers nationwide, as he recorded a 67-71—138 performance at Valencia (Calif.) Country Club. That was 4-under par and two off the lead, as he had a very consistent effort with nine birdies and 22 pars and only five bogeys.
The 121st U.S. Amateur begins Monday (Aug.