A Grand Slam of Grit: Whaley's U. S.
Amateur Win a Testament to Perseverance As Jack Whaley lifted the Havemeyer Trophy aloft, his eyes brimming with tears, it was clear that this young golfer from England had etched himself into American golf history.
His 4 and 3 victory over Jay Leng Jr. made him the first English amateur to win the U. S. Amateur in over a decade.