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Seven Tar Heels Competing in U.S. Amateur

Seven current and former Tar Heels will tee off Monday at historic Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in the opening round of the 2019 United States Amateur.

This is the 119th edition of the U.S. Amateur, the most prestigious amateur championship in the world, bringing players from all over the globe to Carolina's most historic venue. Monday's and Tuesday's stroke play will be contested over Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4. Thirty-six holes of stroke play will cut the 312-player field to 64 for the beginning of match play on Wednesday. The finals are Sunday (Aug.