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Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut
The 21-year-old amateur briefly led before finishing at 2-under 68, matching the lowest round by an amateur at Shinnecock Hills.
- Amateur Ryder Cowan sits tied for second at the U.S. Open after shooting 2-under 68 in Thursday's opening round at Shinnecock Hills, briefly holding the lead during his major championship debut.
- Cowan earned his tournament spot after shooting 6-under 138 at a qualifier in Florida at BallenIsles Country Club and surviving a three-man playoff as a senior at the University of Oklahoma.
- Previously a runner-up in the DriveChipPutt National Finals seven years ago, the Haskins Trophy finalist credited his preparation, stating, "the work I put in every single day gives me that belief."
- Trailing Wyndham Clark by four shots, Cowan is positioned to become the first amateur to finish a U.S. Open round in the top five since Brian Campbell in 2015.
- His performance at Shinnecock Hills has established him as a player to watch, even as Cowan admits he is "not used to all these crowds" while seeking to maintain momentum through the weekend.
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Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut
Ryder Cowan knew he was playing good golf coming into the U.S. Open. Midway through his round Thursday, the leaderboard showed that the amateur was playing the best golf of anyone at Shinnecock Hills.
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