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UD golfers Rob Chappell and Zach Glassman participated in the 2008 U.S. Amateur Championship at the Pinehurst Golf Course in North Carolina, becoming the first Dayton Flyer golfers to reach that pinnacle since Jack Zimmerman Sr., who played in three during his post-Flyer days, the last at Pinehurst in 1962.

Rob Chappell is one of the most accomplished golfers in UD history
Chappell advanced to Round of 64 after shooting a first round 70 and a 74 in the second round. He eventually lost 4-2 in Match Play, but elevated his play to be recognized as on of the top amateur golfers in the world.

Glassman shot rounds of 78 and 70 in his U.S. Amateur debut narrowly missing the cut for the Round of 64.

"For both of them this experience was something that they will build upon not just for this season, but in their careers," said Flyers Head Coach Chris Hale. "This tournament showed Rob has the possibility of playing professional golf later in his career and Zach has the chance to step up as an elite player as well."

Success is nothing new for Chappell. The Cincinnati native is a First Team, All-Atlantic 10 selection and the 2008 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. Glassman helped the Flyers to a second place finish in the 2008 Atlantic 10 Men's Golf Championship and finished his freshman season averaging 74.8 strokes per round.

Glassman qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship after shooting a 143 over two days in Cleveland and winning a four-hole playoff. As a freshman Glassman won the Coaches' Award and tied for the team lead in total rounds with 27. He finished the 2007-08 season averaging 74.8 strokes per round.

Zach Glassman won the Coaches' Award and tied for the team lead in total rounds with 27 as a freshman
The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of 2.4 or lower. It is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.

Throughout its history, the U.S. Amateur has been the most coveted of all amateur titles. Many of the great names in golf, such as Gene Littler, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lanny Wadkins, Craig Stadler, Jerry Pate, Mark O'Meara, Hal Sutton, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, grace the Havemeyer Cup.

As the site of more championships than any other golf course in the country, Pinehurst has hosted golf championships since 1898. Over the years, Pinehurst has been synonymous with hosting prestigious events including the 1994 U.S. Senior Open and both the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Opens. In 2008, Pinehurst added to that rich history with the playing of the U.S. Amateur Championship.