Benjamin Wins 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links

Norman, Okla. - Brad Benjamin, 22, of Rockford, Ill. defeated Nick Taylor, 21, of Canada, 7 and 6, to become the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Champion.

Benjamin, who led 4-up after 18 holes, applied the pressure to Taylor immediately in the afternoon, winning the 19th hole by hitting his approach shot on the 468-yard par-4 first hole to within 3-feet for birdie, which was conceded by Taylor.

He closed out Taylor, 7 and 6, by hitting his tee shot the 164-yard par-3 12th hole to within 8 inches. When Taylor conceded the putt, the match was over and Benjamin became the 2009 champion.

An Interview With Brad Benjamin, APL Champion

Read the full interview of 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Champion Brad Benjamin.

An Interview With Nick Taylor

Read the full interview of runner-up Nick Taylor.

Meet The Quarterfinalists

Read profiles on the quarterfinalists at the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links.

Catching Up With 1959 APL Winner Bill Wright

50 Years Ago, Wright Made USGA, APL History

Editor's note: this story is reprinted from the August 1959 issue of Golf Journal.

The new Amateur Public Links Champion of the United States Golf Association is William A. Wright, of Seattle, Wash., a Negro and the first of his race to win a national championship in golf.

The gallery of 2,000 which followed the final at the Wellshire Golf Course, Denver, Colo., was favorably impressed by Bill Wright's modest bearing and good sportsmanship -- as well as his flaming putter -- and the title clearly is in good hands.

Storylines For The 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links

Read about competitors ages 15-52, from a variety of backgrounds and golfing pedigrees at this year's U.S. Amateur Public Links.

Learn More About Jimmie Austin/OU Golf Club

From hole-by-hole descriptions to little-known-facts, all you need to know about the host of this year's U.S. Amateur Public Links is contained here.

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