Dayton Rose Falls In Quarterfinals Of U.S. Amateur

August 21, 2004 | Cowboy Golf

Oklahoma State senior-to-be Dayton Rose's bid to become the third consecutive Cowboy to reach the championship match at the U.S. Amateur ended on Friday afternoon with his 6-and-5 loss to Chris Nallen at Winged Foot Golf Club.

"He did play great," said Rose of Nallen, who was 2 under through 13 holes. "If you can go 1 under for how many ever holes on this course, you're playing well. He's really consistent, hits his drives straight and then has a really good feel around the green."

Nallen, a former University of Arizona player, recorded wins on five of the first eight holes and held a 4-up advantage at the turn. After winning Nos. 11 and 12, he halved the 12th to advance to tomorrow's semifinal round.

The tournament concluded an impressive run at USGA events for Rose over the past two years, who finished as the runner-up at both the 2003 and 2004 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championships.