OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – Despite two key victories in the past year, Derek Bard was not among the favorites to win the 115th U.S. Amateur.
Derek Bard sinks his putt to win his match against Jon Rahm during the quarterfinals at the U.S. Amateur at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club.
However, Bard, the No. 51-ranked amateur in the world and the 45th-seeded player entering match play this week at Olympia Fields Country Club’s North Course, is beginning to turn some heads.
Bard made a 10-foot putt on the 18th hole Friday to take down World No.