Sam Dostaler
I'm an avid golfer who plays more than most people but never as much as I would like. I enjoy playing new courses anytime I can. If I play well I want to play again because I think I have discovered the secret and if I play poorly I want to play again even more.
Recent Stories by Sam
Before they turned pro: Tiger Woods
Apr 14, 2019A look back at the amateur career of arguably the greatest player of all-time Tiger Woods
U.S. Open: No. 1 Doug Ghim prepares for final Amateur event
Jun 13, 2018After the U.S. Open Doug Ghim will turn professional ahead of his appearance in next weeks Travelers Championship
Judith Kyrinis soaking in Shinnecock Hills Experience
Jun 12, 2018The USGA champion from Canada will be playing in the inaugural Celebration of Champions with U.S. Mid-Am champ Matt Parziale
Timothy Wiseman is ready for unlikely U.S. Open Appearance
Jun 12, 2018A week after failing to advance from a playoff to play in his own state am, he got through a playoff to play in the U.S. Open
LSU's Philip Barbaree continues to prep for U.S. Open Debut
Jun 12, 2018Philip Barbaree has been on-site and prepping for the U.S. Open since last Wednesday
Some News and Notes from Monday at the U.S. Open
Jun 11, 2018The amateurs were all over the course on Monday; early returns are the greens are quick & there are some nerve-wracking tee shots
Monday Photo Album: Amateurs at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock
Jun 11, 2018AmateurGolf.com's Sam Dostaler was on site at the U.S. Open and observed many of the 20 amateurs competing in the championship
Auburn wins first SEC Title since 2002
Apr 29, 2018The Iron Bowl of golf did not disappoint as it came down to the wire at Sea Island Golf Club's Seaside Course
No. 1 OK State wins Amer Ari Inv., USC's Justin Suh Medals
Feb 3, 2018USC sophomore Justin Suh rallied from one-stroke back to win medalist honors for the third time this season
Matt Parziale receives 2018 Masters Invitation
Dec 24, 2017Matt Parziale earned his way into the Masters by winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur in October
Weekend Recap Sept. 8-10: Team USA wins Walker Cup, more
Sep 13, 2017Scott Harvey makes family history, a Tour caddie and his player swap roles, and more
Labor Day Weekend Report: OkSt Wins at Pebble and more
Sep 5, 2017Gene Elliott responds to a U.S. Senior loss in the best way, an SMU commit wins the Junior Players, a 61 at Pebble Beach, and more
Weekend Report Aug 25-28: Brown medals, Fishburn Dominates
Aug 28, 2017BYU senior Patrick Fishburn dazzles at Utah Open, Oklahoma State takes preseason top-spot in first ranking of year, and more
Weekend Report Aug 18-20: Redman Wins U.S. Am and More
Aug 22, 2017The Team USA Walker Cup roster was announced, Pedro Lencart won the British Boys' Amateur
Weekend Report Aug 12-13: Schubert Wins U.S. Women's Am
Aug 15, 2017Be sure to check out AmateurGolf.com all week long for full coverage from the U.S. Amateur