11. Krueger, a San Francisco anesthesiologist, is a six-time San Francisco Amateur champion and a former California amateur champion. 12. Macdonald, the Amateur champion from the year before, was paired with Shippen. 13. Matt Kuchar, U.S. Amateur champion Hank Kuehne and British Amateur champion Sergio Garcia of Spain are joined by U.S. Amateur runner-up Tom McKnight. 14. Nicklaus played an exhibition round with Atlanta amateur champion Danny Yates and Laurel Springs head pro Blair Krause. 15. The key, she said, has been improved putting with the help of PING master club builder and former state amateur champion Lou Beebe. 16. The reigning world amateur champion, at that. 17. U.S. Amateur champion vs. British Amateur champion. 18. Payne Stewart, who has won two majors, and former U.S. amateur champion Justin Leonard were another stroke back. 19. Although Norman was happy to be there, he was upstaged by playing partners Tom Watson and British amateur champion Gordon Sherry at the opening hole. 20. Australian Cara Honeychurch is the world amateur champion and the leading player in Australia, man or woman. |