Defending champion Vince Sigl rocketed up the leaderboard at the 125th Wisconsin Amateur Championship on July 21, firing a 1-under 70 in the second round to vault himself into contention. This guy, who claimed the trophy at just 17 years old in 2025 as the youngest champion in the modern era, is now sitting alone in fourth place, only two shots off the lead at 2-over for the tournament.
The Defending Champ’s Wild Ride
Man, Sigl’s day was almost legendary. He was absolutely ripping it, getting to 3-under on the day through 16 holes. Imagine the momentum! But then, golf hits you, right? He bogeyed Nos. 17 and 18 to finish his round at 1-under 70. Seriously, two bogeys to close out after that kind of run? Brutal. But even with that stumble, he’s in prime position. He’s looking to be the first back-to-back winner since Ryan Quinn pulled it off way back in 2001-02. This kid, who is heading to UW-Green Bay for college, is absolutely putting the field on notice for the next round.
The Leaders Are Clinging On
While Sigl was making his move, Brandon Cloete, a Marquette University alum, and Oconomowoc’s Garrett Schultz are sharing the top spot. They both shot matching even par 142 through two rounds, each hitting an even par 71 in both rounds. But get this: they did it totally differently. Cloete piled up a tournament-best 10 birdies, but also battled eight bogeys and a double bogey. Schultz, on the other hand, had seven birdies against five bogeys and a double bogey, closing his second round with a slick 2-under 33 to tie for the lead. Then there’s Spencer Turtz, quietly sitting alone in third place at 1-over for the tournament after an even par 71 in round two. This North Carolina native was the Badgers’ top player at the Big Ten Championships back in May, so he knows how to hang.
Tony Romo Made The Cut!
In other news from the course, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL analyst Tony Romo snuck under the cut line in his home state event by a single shot, finishing his two rounds at 15-over 157. Romo, a Burlington native, actually cracked the top 10 for a bit during the first round, but the tournament almost got away from him on his closing nine holes of the second round when he went 6-over on Nos. 1-5. Talk about drama! He managed to close with four straight pars to make the cut, though. With the pivotal third round kicking off on July 22, the stage is set for an epic showdown. Can Sigl complete the back-to-back? Or will Cloete or Schultz hold him off? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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