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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee golfer Jackson Herrington has advanced to the U.S. Amateur Finals after a stellar performance in the semifinals Saturday, knocking off Niall Shiels Donegan. EVERYTHING SCHOOL. Jackson Herrington is headed to the U.S. Amateur Finals pic.twitter.com/9sQ2b1WXnM
With the largest crowd of the week cheering on their local hero Niall Shiels Donegan in the 125 th U.S. Amateur semifinals on a day when fog enveloped the Lake Course, Jackson Herrington was essentially competing in a road game not usually found in golf outside of The Ryder Cup.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tennessee teenager Jackson Herrington made a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to beat local favorite Niall Shiels Donegan on Saturday to advance to the U.S. Amateur final at The Olympic Club.