OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – This point has become obvious over the years, but is worth reiterating: The U.S. Amateur does not care about world rankings.
View images from Wednesday's play at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Ill.
Noah Goodwin and his caddie Craig Pullen react to nearly holing out from the fringe at No. 18 during the round of 64 at the U. S. Men's Amateur at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club.
Take Maverick McNealy for example. The Stanford junior won six tournaments for the Cardinal in 2014-2015, earned the Haskins Award and currently holds the No.