California State University, Fresno

Patel makes run at U.S. Amateur

Fresno State men’s golfer Bhavik Patel advanced to the Final Four of the U.S Amateur Championship in Tulsa, Okla. before being out-dueled by Korean Byeong-Hun An.

Patel was locked in a battle with An before winning holes 11 and 12 en route to one-hole lead with six holes to play. Unfortunately Patel couldn’t hold the lead as An went on to win holes 13 through 16, all in a row, to end Patels magical run three holes up and only two holes left to play.

In a press release Fresno State men’s head golf coach Mike Watney said, “I’m very proud of Bhavik, that is an intense situation and it has been ever since he qualified. That doesn’t take anything away from how well he did throughout this tournament. He played fantastic and he made us all proud.”

The tournament was hosted at Southern Hills Country Club, which has hosted three U.S Opens and four PGA Championships.

Nearly 7000 golfers entered this year’s U.S Amateur championship. Patel’s semi-finals opponent Byeong-Hun An beat American Ben Martin in the finals for the title on Sunday.

 

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