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Logan Reilly Advances to U.S. Amateur Semifinal

8/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Logan Reilly defeated Michael Lugiano 6&4 in the quarterfinal of the 126th U.S. Amateur at Merion, advancing to the semifinals.
He will meet Stanford junior Jay Leng Jr. in Saturday’s semifinal at 1:15 p.m. CT.
The champion will earn a 2027 U.S. Open spot and, as an amateur, invitations to the Masters and British Open.
Reilly posted a 2-under 138 in stroke play and is Auburn’s first semifinalist since 2023.

History

Historical Context

In 1930 Bobby Jones captured the U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club, winning by 13 strokes and completing the only pre-Masters Grand Slam. The USGA has kept Merion a premier amateur venue, and in the 2027 U.S. Amateur quarterfinal Logan Reilly defeated his opponent 6&4, earning spots in the U.S. Open, Masters and Open Championship.

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Story summary

Logan Reilly defeated Michael Lugiano 6&4 in the quarterfinal of the 126th U.S. Amateur at Merion, advancing to the semifinals.
He will meet Stanford junior Jay Leng Jr. in Saturday’s semifinal at 1:15 p.m. CT.
The champion will earn a 2027 U.S. Open spot and, as an amateur, invitations to the Masters and British Open.
Reilly posted a 2-under 138 in stroke play and is Auburn’s first semifinalist since 2023.

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