U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Brandon Holtz talks his victory at Troon Country Club, having lifetime badges to the Masters

On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Brandon Holtz for an exclusive interview. The former Illinois State University basketball player talks his transition from Division 1 hoops to professional golf, being familiar with Augusta National thanks to his dad's lifetime Masters badges and when he realized Kevin Streelman was caddying for his opponent in the Mid-Am championship match.

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