patriCk Cantlay

leaving the Stanwich club in Greenwich, conn., Saturday afternoon, Patrick cantlay looked no worse for wear, which is saying something given all that had transpired the previous week. Six days earlier, the Ucla freshman was in columbus, ohio, to receive the Jack nicklaus award from the Golden bear himself as college golf’s top d-I player. the next day he finished t- 4 at a sectional qualifier in columbus to earn a spot in the U.S. open. from there he traveled to connecticut, where he played in the Palmer cup, winning a final-round singles match to help a team of U.S. collegians rally to beat its european counterparts, 13-11. while in the nutmeg State, he also learned of his sponsor’s exemption into this month’s travelers championship outside hartford. “oh, and I had two finals to take,” said cantlay, who faxed answers to his science and history exams back to school between rounds. “So yeah, it’s been a little crazy. but it’s been a great few weeks too.” the way the 19-year-old from los alamitos, calif., is playing, the next few weeks could be equally exciting. cantlay’s methodical ball striking and impressive short game—not to mention his unflappable on-course demeanor—make him a smart pick to claim low amateur honors at congressional. confidence built there will certainly serve him well the following week at the travelers. only one thing right now could seemingly hold cantlay back: fatigue. —Ryan Herrington