Andrew Bailey of Cleveland holds the trophy after winning the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur championship at Sand Valley.
The Draw is AmateurGolf.com's quick read on the biggest stories in competitive golf. This week: two new USGA champions, a question every mid-amateur has an opinion on, a new law that changes how Californians book a tee time, and a college win that came with a PGA Tour start.
1. Andrew Bailey wins the U.S. Mid-Amateur
Two weeks ago, Andrew Bailey was the last man into the Championship Flight at the Crump Cup. As the 16 seed at Pine Valley he knocked out medalist Gregor Orlando, then lost his quarterfinal to Stewart Hagestad. On Thursday at Sand Valley, he walked off The Lido as the national champion.Member-only — 24 more paragraphs
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2026 season — official results & points
| Pos | Player | From | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Andrew Bailey | OH | 1,000 |
| Runner-Up | Nate Smith | ID | 700 |
| Semifinals | Mikel Martinson | TX | 500 |
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