Witness the incredible journey of John Daly II as he dominates the 2025 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship. In an intense Round of 32 match, Daly showcases his resilience, coming from behind to defeat Nate Smith 2 and 1. But that’s not all – he follows it up with a convincing 3 and 2 win over Daniel Bennett, the reigning National Freshman of the Year. Get ready for an in-depth analysis of Daly’s strategic gameplay, including his comeback win and the key moments that secured his spot in the quarterfinals. Join us as we celebrate this Razorback’s remarkable achievement and his historic advancement since David Lingmerth in 2009. #USAmateur #Golf #RazorbackPride
In his stunning display of skill and determination, John Dailyaly 2 has made headlines by winning two matches in a row, propelling him into the quarterfinals of the prestigious US Amateur Championship. This exciting event is taking place at the renowned Olympic Club Lake Course in San Francisco, and Dy’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As a senior representing the Razerbacks, Daly achieved victories against Nate Smith and Daniel Bennett, winning 2-1 and 3-2, respectively. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first Razerback to reach the quarterfinals of the US Amateur since David Lingirth did so in 2009. Lingmer’s journey ended in the quarterfinals when he lost to the eventual runnerup, Ben Martin, by a score of two and one. In the round of 32, Daly faced a challenging match against Nate Smith. Although Smith initially took the lead by winning the first hole, Daly quickly leveled the score by claiming victory on the third hole. However, Smith responded by winning both the fourth and sixth holes, putting him ahead by two up. But Daly wasn’t deterred. He turned the tide by winning holes 8, 10, and 12, gaining a one-up advantage. After Smith tied the match by winning the 14th hole with a par, Daly showcased his resilience by birdying the 15th and 16th holes, ultimately securing a two-up lead. The two players both birdied the par 517 hole, but Daly had already done enough to clinch the match. Later that same day, Daly faced off against Daniel Bennett, a sophomore from Texas, who was not only the reigning national freshman of the year, but also ranked number 27 in the World Amateur golf ranking. Daly started strong, winning the first hole with a par and extending his lead to four up by winning holes 5, 7, and nine. Although Bennett managed to cut his deficit to three by birdying the 10th hole, Daly quickly regained control by winning the 14th hole with a par. Despite Bennett’s efforts, which included winning the 13th hole, Daly maintained a three-up lead with just five holes remaining. The two players then tied on holes 14, 15, and 16, which was all Daly needed to secure his victory. For those interested in following the Arkansas men’s golf team, you can find more updates on their official X account at httpsx.com/razerbackmagolf and on Instagram at https.com/razerbackmagolf. But here’s where it gets controversial. Can Daily maintain this momentum and go all the way to win the championship? With the pressure mounting and the competition fierce, it will be fascinating to see how he performs in the upcoming quarterfinals against Mason Howell. What do you think? Will he continue his winning streak or will the pressure prove too much? Share your thoughts in the comments.
