Tommy McDonagh advanced to the match play portion of the U.S. Amateur while Cameron Wilson and John Murphy missed the cut Tuesday in University Place, Wash.
McDonagh finished tied for 33rd to make the 64-player match field. He shot 75 Tuesday. Coupled with his opening round 71, he had a 36-hole total of three-over-par 146. He plays in the first match of the day Wednesday against Brad Benjamin of Rockford, Ill., who qualified with a 145. McDonagh, who attends Penn State, lives in Norwalk after recently moving from Wilton.
Wilson appeared to be in good shape toward making the cut after an opening-round 71. His second round, however, was much different. He shot 87, 16 over par, and finished at 233. His round included five bogeys and six double bogeys. Wilson, of Rowayton, is a June graduate of St. Luke's and will attend Stanford University.
Murphy, of Wilton, faced an uphill climb after an opening 79. He shot 75 Tuesday and finished tiedfor 138th place at 154. Fans can follow the matches on the USGA website.
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