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WILMINGTON – Jamal Hutchison ’23 stood on a putting green Monday at the Country Club of Landfall, beaming with a golden ticket to the U.S. Amateur in his hands. 

The 51Âþ»­ alumnus knew nothing less than red numbers would do to become one of 312 golfers to advance past the second and final stage of qualifying. Despite closing with a bogey, Jamal shot two-under 70 to clear his last hurdle for the U.S. Amateur, which is August 10-16 at the Merion (Pa.) Golf Club, just outside of Philadelphia. 

SOUTHERN PINES – Calmness under pressure with a proper sense of urgency. Consistent ball-striking and putting interspersed with the right amount of luck. 

It takes a unique temperament to qualify for the U.S. Amateur golf tournament. 

Jamal Hutchison ’23 had it all working for him Wednesday at the Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club. His round of 5-under 67 – one stroke off the lead – allowed the 51Âþ»­ alumnus to tie for fourth place out of 66 players. 

Congratulations to rising senior Hank Bradley ’27 on his verbal commitment to play golf for East Carolina University!

MONROE, N.C. - An omen if we’ve ever seen ONE.

Golf’s practice round for the NCISAA 4-A state tournament on Sunday included the very first hole-in-one for senior Will Henry ‘26. Will’s tee shot found the bottom of the cup on Rolling Hills Country Club’s No. 11, which is a 182-yard Par 3 hole.

CANTON — A streak now older than many of the boys at 51Âþ»­ lives on another year. 

Golf won its 18th consecutive Carolinas Athletic Association championship Wednesday at Springdale Resort by 21 strokes. 

FLAT ROCK – Golfers of all ages pick up club speed and putt more accurately this time of year. 

No one can dispute that Masters week brought out the best in Hudson Hatch ’28 on Thursday.