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John Daly’s Son Among Winners in First Round of US Amateur at Olympic Club

John Daly II and five of the top 10 world amateurs won their first-round matches at The Olympic Club in the U.S. Amateur, advancing in the championship.

  • John Daly's son, John Daly II, won his first-round match at the U.S. Amateur held Wednesday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.
  • The match play first round featured 32 winners advancing, including Daly II, who played steadily unlike his father's wild reputation.
  • Daly II edged out Cooper Claycomb by winning the 11th hole with a birdie, while the remaining 17 holes were tied.
  • Five of the top 10 amateurs in the world and 17 players from a 20-man playoff also advanced, with notable wins such as Niall Shiels Donegan's 1-up triumph.
  • These results set the stage for competitive match play rounds at the U.S. Amateur, highlighting emerging talents alongside established golf lineages.
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John Daly's son among winners in first round of US Amateur at Olympic Club

The son of two-time major champion John Daly is moving on at the U.S. Amateur. The first round of match play at The Olympic Club saw Arkansas senior John Daly II win only one hole in a 1-up win over Cooper Claycomb.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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