Aug. 20, 2003

COLUMBIA, S.C. – USC golfer Alex Hamilton was defeated in the first round of match play by George Zahringer of New York, N.Y., 1-up at the 103rd U.S. Amateur Championship. A native of Aiken, S.C., Hamilton earned the 12th seed after firing a two-over-par 142 (73-69) during two rounds of stroke play.

The 103rd U.S. Amateur Championship is being played at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Following two rounds of stroke play the field of 312 was cut to the low 64 scorers who advanced to match play. The championship runs through Sunday, August 24th.