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Only One Cowboy Survives U.S. Amateur Stroke Play
12 Aug
Summary
- Gaven Lane secured the sole match play spot for Oklahoma State.
- Lane finished stroke play at 1-over, just inside the cut line.
- Six other OSU players, including top golfers, did not advance.
Gaven Lane was the only Oklahoma State player to qualify for the match play portion of the U.S. Amateur. He secured one of the 64 available spots after finishing stroke play with a two-round total of 1-over par. Lane's performance placed him in a tie for 33rd place.
Seven Oklahoma State golfers competed in the initial stroke play, but only Lane advanced. Among those eliminated were Preston Stout, the reigning NCAA individual champion, and Eric Lee, who reached the semifinals of the previous year's U.S. Amateur. Their teammate Ethan Fang, a previous winner of the Amateur Championship in Great Britain, also did not make the cut.
Match play is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 14, 2026. Lane will be supported by his six teammates who were unable to advance. The full pairings for the first round of match play are expected to be announced shortly.
