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.