Source: Fox News
Summary
Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate agent from Illinois, won the U.S. Mid-Amateur in September, earning an invitation to the 90th Masters Tournament. Holtz is a +4.1 handicap golfer and had never played in a USGA-sanctioned event before, making his victory a surprise. He shot a 63 in the local qualifier in Illinois and then won the final match at Troon Golf Club in Arizona. Holtz’s father was his caddie for the tournament, and he finished 15 over par, missing the cut. Holtz will now play in the Masters and the U.S. Open.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Holtz was a long shot, but he pulled off the upset.
He didn’t exactly set the course on fire, but he held his own.
His father was his caddie, and that’s a nice story.
Holtz will use this experience to sell houses, and who can blame him?
This one felt recognizable early, with a guy who’s never played in a big tournament before winning a spot at the Masters.
Author: Evan Null
