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see also: U.S. Senior Amateur, a USGA Championship, Baltimore Country Club: East
From legends to late bloomers, meet the eight quarterfinalists chasing the U.S. Senior Amateur title at Oak Hills.
From decorated amateurs to first-time contenders, the 2025 U.S. Senior Amateur at Oak Hills Country Club has delivered a knockout week of match play drama. Now, just eight players remain. Among them: a Walker Cup captain, a Spanish CEO, a reinstated pro with PGA Tour experience, and a legendary high school coach who made history with a hole-in-one. As the quarterfinals tee off in San Antonio, here's a closer look at the names vying to etch their name on the Frederick L. Dold Trophy.
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A high school coaching legend in Michigan and the 2024 MIGCA Coach of the Year, Anderson is making the most of his first U.S. Senior Amateur appearance. A financial advisor by day, he’s shown nerves of steel all week, including a clutch win over Tony Wise in the Round of 16.
Seed: 29 | Road: Strickland (2&1), Stimmel (2 up), Wise (3&1)
The CEO of Spain’s La Zagaleta Group has proven he’s just as comfortable on the course as in the boardroom. Cestino has already claimed four national senior titles in Spain and now reaches the quarterfinals in his U.S. Senior Amateur debut after surviving a 21-hole thriller in the Round of 16.
Seed: 59 | Road: O’Keefe (2&1), Wilson (3&2), Hoops (21 holes)
The resume speaks volumes: 2013 U.S. Mid-Am champion, 2023 Walker Cup captain, and 62-time USGA participant. McCoy is once again proving why he’s one of the most decorated amateur competitors of his generation. After breezing past Rusty Strawn in the Round of 16, he’s now eyeing a second USGA title.
Seed: 12 | Road: Lohner (3&2), Sughrue (2&1), Strawn (4&3)
A dominant force in Northern California senior golf, Niger has already won seven NCGA events in 2025. The 65-year-old reinstated amateur and former PGA Tour Champions competitor outlasted Juan Angel in the Round of 16 and is chasing his biggest amateur title yet.
Seed: 50 | Road: Newsom (20 holes), McConnell (1 up), Angel (2&1)
The 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur champion is back in familiar territory. Royak has had a stellar 2025 campaign with multiple runner-up finishes and arrives at Oak Hills with match play experience and purpose. His 19-hole win over Jack Larkin Sr. proved he’s battle-tested and primed for another run at the title.
Seed: 9 | Road: Roden (1 up), Brennan (5&3), Larkin Sr. (19 holes)
A longtime USGA rules official and retired petroleum engineer, Sanders is proving he's just as sharp on the course. After a stellar showing at the U.S. Amateur earlier this month—where he was the oldest competitor—Sanders earned the No. 3 seed and has been rolling through match play with precision.
Seed: 3 | Road: Fisher (4&2), Pritchett (19 holes), Elliott (4&3)
A retired high school golf coach who shaped champions like Yana Wilson and Brynn Kort, Sawaia is writing his own story at Oak Hills. He made headlines with a hole-in-one during stroke play, and now, in just his second U.S. Senior Am appearance, he's three wins away from the trophy.
Seed: 42 | Road: Hall (5&3), McKeown (2&1), Mann (3&2)
The former PGA Tour pro and Walker Cup teammate of David Duval is finding a second act in amateur golf. Competing in his first U.S. Senior Amateur, Sposa is using deep competitive experience—and a steady short game—to carve a path through the bracket.
Seed: 48 | Road: White (2&1), Fanagan (1 up), Kemp (2&1)
📍 The quarterfinal matches continue Wednesday at Oak Hills Country Club. For full scoring and live updates, visit senioram.org.
The USGA Senior Amateur is open to those with a USGA Handicap Index of 5.4 or lower, who are 55 or older on or before the day the qualifying begins, usually in August. It is one of 15 national championships conducted annually by the USGA.
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