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Two Players Eye Masters Spot at U.S. Mid-Amateur

9/18/2025

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Justin Hueber and Christian Brand, both 37, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur.
They are three wins away from qualifying for the Masters and U.S. Open.
Hueber, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, defeated Grant Smith and Michael Buttacavoli; he will face Brandon Holtz next.
Brand, from Hurricane, West Virginia, overcame Nahum Mendoza and Marc Dull; he will compete against defending champion Evan Beck.
The tournament takes place at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Story summary

Justin Hueber and Christian Brand, both 37, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur.
They are three wins away from qualifying for the Masters and U.S. Open.
Hueber, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, defeated Grant Smith and Michael Buttacavoli; he will face Brandon Holtz next.
Brand, from Hurricane, West Virginia, overcame Nahum Mendoza and Marc Dull; he will compete against defending champion Evan Beck.
The tournament takes place at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.