2026 U.S. Amateur Champion Jack Whaley recaps his victory at historic Merion Golf Club

On this week's episode of Subpar, Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by the newly minted winner of the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship Jack Whaley. The rising senior at Florida State University talks the incredible playoff shot he hit on the 13th hole to secure his place in match play, immediately following that up with a 22-hole showdown with Florida's Jackson Ormond and if hailing from England gave him an advantage in the wet conditions during the finals at Merion Golf Club.

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