GOLF: Koppenberg in top 32 at U.S. Amateur

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Western Washington University golfer Jake Koppenberg defeated Sam Smith from Turlock, Calif., 2 and 1, in the opening round of match play Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the 2008 U.S. Men's Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C. The tournament continues through Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.

Koppenberg, a senior from Everett, is now among 32 remaining players, and meets Rickie Fowler, the No. 2 ranked amateur in the world, Thursday, Aug. 21.

Koppenberg reached match play by tying for 20th in the stroke play portion of the tournament Monday and Tuesday, shooting a 1-over par 141 for the 36 holes. That pared the 315-man field to 64.