OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – It may have only been a Round-of-32 defeat at the U.S. Amateur, but the team around Ryan Ruffels felt a victory in this match could have set up a deep run for the title.
Thomas Detry reacts to missing his putt at No. 7 during the round of 32 at the U.S. Amateur at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club.
“He’s shattered right now, we’re all shattered right now,” said Paul Skinner, Ruffels’ caddy this week. “We thought if he could sneak through, he’d have a chance to go far.