NORMAN, Okla. — Top-seeded Nick Taylor of Canada has advanced to the finals of the U.S. Amateur Public Links, where he will face Brad Benjamin of Rockford, Ill.
Taylor, who plays for the University of Washington, defeated Oklahoma assistant golf coach Phillip Bryan 3 and 2 in the semifinals to earn a spot in today’s championship. The senior-to-be beat Wesley Bryan from South Carolina in the quarterfinals Friday morning.
The Public Links winner earns a spot in next year’s Masters.
US Bank Championship
MILWAUKEE — Greg Chalmers stayed on top of the leaderboard, firing a second-round 67 to build a two-shot lead.
A day after blustery conditions made the field post the worst scores in a round since 2004, no one passed the smooth putting, left-handed Australian who was nicknamed “Snake” by friends as a play off his last name. After an opening-round 64, Chalmers was at 9-under 131.
While Chalmers charmed, fellow first-round leader Jeff Klauk shot a 69 to finish two strokes behind along with Chris Riley (66) and Kris Blanks (63). Kevin Na (65), Marc Turnesa (65) and Steve Flesch (65) were another stroke back at 6 under.
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