Thu, Sep 02 10 01:37 AM
American Peter Uihlein will receive the 2010 Mark H. McCormack Medal in honour of his status as the world's number one amateur, the Royal & Ancient said Wednesday.
The 21-year-old cemented his place at the top of the rankings by clinching the U.S. amateur championship on Sunday with a 4&2 victory over compatriot David Chung.
After going three up over the first five holes, Uihlein never relinquished his grip in the 36-hole final at Chambers Bay in Washington state.
Both Uihlein and Chang each earned exemptions into next year's U.S. Masters and U.S. Open, as long as they retain their amateur status.
As U.S. amateur champion, Uihlein also booked his place at next year's British Open.
A junior at Oklahoma State University, the Florida resident has produced a sizzling run of form over the last 12 months.
Uihlein was a member of the triumphant 2009 U.S. Walker Cup team, earning four points out of four against Britain and Ireland at Merion, before going on to win the Ping-Golfweek Preview in September and the Dixie Amateur title in December.
This year, he has claimed the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional and Sahalee Players Championship and has been ranked the world's number one amateur for a total of 12 weeks.
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