Aug. 29, 2010

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash.-- In spite of imaginative and spectacular shot-making, junior David Chung fell to the world's number one amateur during today's 36 hole final match of the 2010 US Amateur Championship.

Although Chung managed to build momentum during his second 18 holes, Oklahoma State junior Peter Uihlein's early lead proved too difficult to overcome. Chung lost 4 and 2, concluding the week-long championship on the 34th hole. 

"We are so excited about David's play this summer," Head Men's Golf Coach Conrad Ray said. "Reaching the finals of the US Amateur was a great end to one of the best summers of amateur golf I've seen. David's wins at the Porter Cup, the Western, and now, the finals of the US Am has been so exciting." Chung's success, according to Ray, can be attributed to his strength and creativity. "A course like Chambers Bay matches up so well with his shot-making ability," Ray said, citing "Chung's flop shot," the now famous par save during Chung's Semi-final match, as well as the 118 yard pitching wedge shot that Chung holed on the 26^th hole (hole #8) to save par during today's round. "I was proud to see him mature this summer. His mental approach has become a strength, allowing for him to be a steady competitor."

Due to his success throughout the US Amateur Championship, Chung will have the opportunity to play in both the 2011 US Open and the 2011 Masters.

---Elizabeth Clair for GoStanford.com---