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Hanstad Claims State Amateur Title in Playoff Thriller
23 Jul
Summary
- Bryce Hanstad won the Minnesota Golf Championship in a playoff.
- Isaac Ahn tied for fifth place with a 3-under-par 213 total.
- Hanstad earned an exemption into the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Bryce Hanstad, a 39-year-old competitor, clinched the 123rd Minnesota Golf Association State Amateur Championship title. He triumphed over fellow Edina native Torger Ohe in a playoff that concluded on the first extra hole. Both players finished the regulation 54 holes at 5-under-par.
Hanstad's impressive final round of 68, featuring seven birdies, propelled him to a total score of 5-under-par 211. This victory grants him an exemption into the prestigious U.S. Amateur Championship, scheduled for August 10-16 at Merion Golf Club. Isaac Ahn, a former Rochester Mayo star, concluded the championship tied for fifth place with a total of 3-under-par 213.
Ahn demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the tournament, rising from 15th place after the second round to secure his top-five finish. He was among only seven golfers in the 156-player field to achieve at least two sub-par rounds. Sam Udovich, who led after two rounds, ultimately tied with Ahn at 3-under-par.
