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Andrew Bailey wins U.S. Mid-Amateur over Nate Smith

Original: In battle of former pros, Andrew Bailey tops Nate Smith to claim U.S. Mid-Amateur

Andrew Bailey defeated Nate Smith to win the U.S. Mid-Amateur championship in a final billed as a battle of former touring professionals. Bailey claimed the title, one of the USGA's top amateur championships for players aged 25 and older, in a matchup between two ex-pros who returned to amateur golf. The win typically carries an invitation to the Masters and U.S. Open.

Why now: Two former professionals meeting in a national amateur final is an unusual storyline that has drawn attention from golf fans.

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• In battle of former pros, Andrew Bailey tops Nate Smith to claim U.S. Mid-Amateur · Golf Digest

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