The Wildest Path to Augusta: USGA Mid-Am Qualifying

The creator competes in the grueling USGA Mid-Amateur qualifier at Bear Creek Golf Club, chasing a coveted spot in the U.S. Mid-Am and an automatic Masters invitation. Despite solid ball-striking and a steady even-par 72, a few missed putts leave him just short of qualifying.

• Result: Finished with an even par 72; missed qualifying for the US Mid-Amateur by a few strokes.
• First tee shot of the USGA Mid-Amateur qualifier at Bear Creek.
• Flushing a 5-iron right at the pin on a par 5.

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