AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Men's Golf senior Doug Ghim defeated Conner Syme, 2 and 1 on Friday to advance to the U.S. Amateur semifinal round at Riviera Country Club.

Neither player led by more than one through the first 12 holes, as Ghim took the first lead with a par on hole three. He made a bogey on five to return to all square, but regained the lead with a birdie on seven's par-4. Ghim made another bogey on nine, but again responded with a birdie on 10 to take the 1 up lead and made another birdie on 13 to take a 2 up lead. Syme won the 14th hole, but Ghim won 16 to reclaim his 2 up advantage, and closed the match in 17 holes.

Ghim will face Theo Humphrey at 10 a.m. CT for a chance to play in Sunday's final round.

Coverage of the event will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Fox Sports.

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