July 28, 2005

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Three University of Virginia golfers have qualified for the 2005 U.S. Amateur to be held August 22-28 at the historic Merion Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia.

Senior Brad Tilley (Chappaqua, N.Y.) won the sectional at the Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich, N.Y., with a 140. The All-ACC honoree was Virginia's top golfer last season, helping UVa to an NCAA appearance.

Junior Eamonn McLoughlin (Amityville, N.Y.) won the Harwington, Conn., sectional with a 138. A two-year starter, McLoughlin did not see action last season.

Senior Carter Henderson (Nashville, Tenn.) finished second in Lenoir City, Tenn., with a 137. He joined the UVa starting last season.

Head coach Bowen Sargent and former Cavalier Kevin O'Connell (2000-05) qualified as alternates at the Beallsville, Md., sectional. Sargent shot a 142, while O'Connell followed by one stroke. A two-time team captain, O'Connell earned All-ACC honors following his senior season last spring.