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SEAN Crocker impressed as he advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Amateur to set up a date against Calif Austin James of Canada. The Zimbabwean golfer, tipped to become one of the game’s stars in the future, outlasted University of Alabama standout Robby Shelton in 20 holes in the Round of 16.
Crocker was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year while helping the Trojans to the 2015 NCAA match-play final.
James’ convincing morning win against former University of Virginia standout Denny McCarthy helped spur him to a 2-and-1 afternoon win over No. 3 seed Jake Knapp, advancing him to his first U.S. Amateur quarter-finals.
James is a junior at Charleston Southern University and the younger brother of Symetra Tour player Augusta James.
James’ strength off the tee will collide with Crocker’s emotional character and his accuracy in this match-up.
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