The Austin, Texas native (Class of 2028) started the final round three back and fired a 6-under 66 on the Stadium Course to finish 8-under 208, one clear of Brady Barnum. It's Lynch's first AJGA Invitational title, coming four days after he committed to Oklahoma; Charlie Woods tied for eighth at 1-under.
Great Britain and Ireland overturned a 9.5-6.5 deficit by sweeping to a 7-3 win in Sunday's singles at Lahinch, claiming the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015 and ending a run of five straight American victories. Josh Hill sealed it by holing a birdie putt on the par-5 18th to beat Tyler Watts 1 up, after Jack Whaley routed William Jennings 8 and 7 and Stuart Grehan, Luke Poulter and Tyler Weaver all delivered points in the top four matches.
The invite-only 54-hole stroke play event tees off Wednesday at Niagara Falls CC with four age divisions (55+, 65+, 70+ and 75+). Clendenin won the 2025 title.
