Nick Grabelcik wins three matches on Friday to advance to U.S. Amateur semifinals

OAKMONT, Pa. – Nick Grabelcik played 38 holes to win three matches Friday, sending the North Florida sophomore into the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont.

Coming off a superb freshman year that included three wins and a spot in the Palmer Cup, Grabelcik is one match away from an exemption to the Masters and U.S. Open.

It wasn’t easy on a sweltering day that at least was free of storm delays and allowed . . .