BANDON, Ore. – Andrew Kozan dropped a tight 2&1 decision to bow out in the Round of 32 during match play at the U.S. Amateur Thursday at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Despite an even battle with Charlotte's Matthew Sharpstene, Kozan was unable to gain an advantage in the 17-hole affair.
The two players were all square through the first 11 holes, matching each other shot for shot, but Sharpstene moved to 1-up after the 12th hole.
After gaining a 2-up advantage on the 16th hole, Kozan needed to win the next two holes to keep the match alive. However, the two golfers each tallied a par on the 17th hole, ending Kozan's run at the 120th installment of the U.S. Amateur.
The West Palm Beach, Fla. native earned the No. 26 overall seed in match play after producing a two-round card of 3-under (73-68--141) during stroke play.