U.S. Am Notebook: The ball doesn't know Zahringer's age

August 14, 2017 | by Kevin Cassidy of AmateurGolf.com

George Zahringer on day one of the U.S. Amateur <br>(USGA Photo)

George Zahringer did the unthinkable this year when he became the oldest player ever to advance through 36-hole qualifying

LOS ANGELES, California (August 14, 2017) -- George Zahringer did the unthinkable this year when he became the oldest player to go through 36-hole qualifying and advance to the U.S. Amateur. We said it was unthinkable, but think about it -- a 64-year-old playing the same course and tees as college, high school, and mid-am bombers picks his way around a meticulous New York Country Club in 4-under 140 to earn his place in the 312-player field of the biggest amateur tournament in the world. Sure, it is going to be a challenge for Zahringer (a longtime AmateurGolf.com member and supporter) to qualify for match play, with only a few mid-am golfers traditionally making it to the final 64. But after a first round 75 you never know. And we, along with all fans of our "lifetime sport" are cheering for you George. View our chat with George after his round today below.

Results: US Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts
Win	Doc Redman	Raleigh, NC	2000
Runner-up	Doug Ghim	Arlington Heights, IL	1500
Semifinals	Theo Humphrey	Greenwich, CT	1000
Semifinals	Mark Lawrence	Richmond, VA	1000
Quarterfinals	Connor Syme	, Scotland	700

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About the US Amateur

The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of .4 (point four) or lower. It is one of 15 national champ...

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