VIDEO: Highlights from Stewart Hagestad's U.S. Mid-Amateur comeback

September 16, 2016 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Stewart Hagestad celebrates his U.S. Mid-Amateur winning birdie <br>(USGA Photo)

On Thursday Stewart Hagestad had one of the most remarkable performances in U.S. Mid-Amateur history

ELVERSON, PA (September 16, 2016) -- On Thursday Stewart Hagestad had one of the most remarkable performances in U.S. Mid-Amateur history. Trailing 4 down with six holes to go, Hagestad rallied to defeat Scott Harvey and claim his first U.S. Mid-Amateur title.

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 from the 36th #USMidAm Final. pic.twitter.com/fR1 pN snWIE
— USGA (@USGA) September 16, 2016

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Results: U.S. Mid-Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts
Win	Stewart Hagestad	Newport Beach, CA	1000
Runner-up	Scott Harvey	Kernersville, NC	700
Semifinals	Scott Strickland	Birmingham, MI	500
Semifinals	Dan Sullivan	Pasadena, CA	500
Quarterfinals	Michael Muehr	McLean, VA	400

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About the U.S. Mid-Amateur

VIDEO: Highlights from Stewart Hagestad's U.S. Mid-Amateur comeback

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...