VIDEO: Highlights from Stewart Hagestad's U.S. Mid-Amateur comeback
September 16, 2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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On Thursday Stewart Hagestad had one of the most remarkable performances in U.S. Mid-Amateur history
After tying the match on the 36th hole, Hagestad completed the largest comeback in 36-hole match play history with a birdie on the 37th hole.
Here is a look at some of the highlights from what as a championship match for the ages:
Recapping the top moments
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— USGA (@USGA) September 16, 2016Results: U.S. Mid-Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Newport Beach, CA | 1000 | ||
| Runner-up | Kernersville, NC | 700 | ||
| Semifinals | Birmingham, MI | 500 | ||
| Semifinals | Pasadena, CA | 500 | ||
| Quarterfinals | McLean, VA | 400 |
About the U.S. Mid-Amateur
The U.S. Mid-Amateur originated in 1981 for the amateur golfer of at least 25 years of age, the purpose of which to provide a formal national championship for the post-college player. 264 players begin the championship with two rounds of sroke play q...
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