TULSA — Bud Cauley made a 30-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole and a birdie on the 17th to beat Rickie Fowler 3 and 1 in the first round of the U.S. Amateur Championship on Wednesday.
Fowler, who played two seasons at nearby Oklahoma State, was one of the day's big draws along with former Cowboys teammates Morgan Hoffmann and Kevin Tway.
Unfortunately for the home crowds, Hoffmann was eliminated in 19 holes by Charlie Holland while Tway bogeyed the final hole, losing 1 up to Brett Kanda.
Fifty-year old medalist Tim Jackson beat John Kostis 5 and 4. Jackson will face Holland in the second round, while Cauley plays David Lingmerth of Sweden, who defeated Scott Strohmeyer of Auburn, Ala., 3 and 2.
Two Oklahoma State players did manage to advance. Peter Uihlein edged James Sacheck of The Woodlands, Texas, in 19 holes, while Trent Whitekiller also went one extra hole to defeat Welsey Bryan of Chapin, S.C.
The second and third rounds will be held today. The 36-hole final is Sunday.
Sports, Pages 17 on 08/27/2009