BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Sophomore Clay Merchent was eliminated int the Round of 64 after playing brilliantly in the opening two rounds of stroke play during the 121st U.S. Amateur played at the Oakmont Country Club and Longue Vue Club in Pennsylvania throughout the week.
Merchent advanced to the knockout stage of the tournament after shooting a 1-under 139 through the first two rounds of stroke play. He entered match play as the No. 21 seed.
Sophomore Drew Salyers finished tied for 279th overall with a two-round score of 157 (17-over).