Pair of Canadian Duos Grab U.S. Four-Ball Qualifying Spots
EAST AMHERST, NY -- Sectional qualifying for the 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship was conducted by the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) at Transit Valley Country Club on Monday, October 12.
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Forty sides (80 players) competed for two qualifying places and two alternate positions into next year's championship, which will be hosted by Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin.
The duo of Ryan Dyck and Jaret Chipman, from Canada, medaled at 10-under 61, collecting ten birdies and no bogeys on the William Rathman design. Dyck played collegiately at Lindenwood University, while Chipman competed at Canisius. Chipman recently finished tied for fourth at the 103rd BDGA Individual.
Another Canadian duo, Nickolas Ratchford and Aidan Gavey, secured the second spot at 8-under 63. They birdied the final hole to cap a stretch of five consecutive to end the round and punch their ticket, and had ten total during the round.
Simon McInnis and Phil Arci from Canada secured First Alternate, finishing at 7-under. Gajan Sivabalasingham and Ryan Tsang earned Second Alternate, finishing at 6-under and surviving a six-hole playoff.
The course setup at 6,710 yards and played to a par of 71.
