Photos: Steven Fox Wins US Amateur Golf Championship
Posted Aug 19, 2012
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE — Michael Weaver was steady nearly all day, but Steven Fox wasn’t going away as the two battled to the last hole Sunday in what turned out to be a 37-hole final at the U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills Country Club.
Fox, who was seeded 63rd in the 64-man match-play field, trailed by two with two holes to play, then won on the first playoff hole when Weaver faltered down the stretch.
Weaver hit driver on the first playoff hole, and went left and past the No. 1 green. Fox calmly sank his downhill 15-foot birdie putt for the playoff win.
“The whole week seems like a dream to me,” Fox said. “This is by far the coolest thing I’ve done.”
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Steven Fox (L) enjoys a laugh with his dad Alan Fox while looking at a Gold medal given to him after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox holds up the trophy after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship over Michael Weaver in 37 holes Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox reacts to his winning putt on hole No. 1 in a playoff with Michael Weaver to capture the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox reacts to his winning putt on hole No. 1 in a playoff with Michael Weaver to capture the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox gets a big hug from caddie Ben Rickett after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox gets a big hug from dad Alan Fox after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox looks to get a big hug from caddie Ben Rickett after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox gets a big hug from caddie Ben Rickett and his dad Alan Fox after winning the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver reacts after his putt lipped out and sent the tournament in to a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Weaver and Fox played an extra hole for where Fox won in 37 holes. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver watches his ball lip out on No. 18 green for a potential win during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Weaver and Fox played an extra hole for where Fox won in 37 holes. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver reacts after his putt lipped out and sent the tournament in to a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Weaver and Fox played an extra hole for where Fox won in 37 holes. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver wipes stands dejected with his dad Bill Weaver off to the side of No. 1 green after losing to Steven Fox in a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver wipes his tears off to the side of No. 1 green after losing to Steven Fox in a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver sits dejected off to the side of No. 1 green after losing to Steven Fox in a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver sits dejected off to the side of No. 1 green after losing to Steven Fox in a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver sits dejected off to the side of No. 1 green after losing to Steven Fox in a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver pumps his fist on a par putt on No. 8 during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver reacts after his putt lipped out and sent the tournament in to a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Weaver and Fox played an extra hole for where Fox won in 37 holes. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox tees off on No. 4 during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver blast a shot out of the bunker on No. 8 during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Michael Weaver hits his second between a tree and the sign post on No. 1 during a playoff at the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Weaver and Fox played an extra hole for where Fox won in 37 holes. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox tees off on No. 9 during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox chips up on No. 8 during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver Post
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Steven Fox (L) and Michael Weaver walk among the crowd during the 112th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Cherry Hills Country Club. John Leyba, The Denver PostSteven Fox (L) and Michael Weaver
