Mason Howell needed just 30 of the scheduled 36 holes to defeat Jackson Herrington 7 and 6 in the Finals, clinching the 2025 U.S. Amateur title at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. The emphatic victory made him the third-youngest champion in the tournament’s storied history, surpassing Tiger Woods, who claimed the crown at 18 years , 7 months, and 29 days in 1994. With the prestigious trophy in hand, Howell now has his sights set on an even bigger milestone—and he recently opened up about it in a YouTube conversation with Dan Rapaport.

The young golfer joined the Dan on Golf podcast , where he was asked how he feels to represent his country in the Walker Cup. The 18-year-old replied, “It’s unbelievable. That’s something I wasn’t even thinking about coming into the week. Obviously,

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