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Mason Howell Dominates U.S. Amateur Final to Become Youngest Champion Since 2009

The Georgia teenager delivered an emphatic 7-and-6 win over Jackson Herrington to secure invitations to the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 15: Amateur Mason Howell of the United States watches his shot from the ninth teeduring the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club on August 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Image Credits: Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The 18-year-old Howell swept through six match-play rounds, including a 3-and-2 semifinal victory over Eric Lee, before prevailing 7-and-6 in the final.
  • Jackson Herrington earned his spot in the championship match by birdieing the 18th hole to defeat Niall Shiels Donegan, winning his semifinal 1 up.
  • North Carolina-bound Donegan and Arkansas senior John Daly II each posted breakthrough performances by reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals, respectively.
  • Fog, mist and gusty winds at The Olympic Club tested competitors and contributed to multiple late-hole deciders throughout the week.
  • Howell’s title grants him exemptions into the 2026 Masters, U.S. Open and British Open and elevates his standing among elite amateur prospects.