The Back of the Range
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Andrew Bailey - 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion
October 11th, 2026 | 48 mins 51 secs
USGA, andrew bailey, golf podcast, holderness & bourne, masters, mid-amateur golf, the back of the range, u.s.open
Former mini-tour pro Andrew Bailey’s unlikely path to becoming U.S. Mid-Amateur champion began on Cleveland’s municipal courses. In this episode, he shares why he left professional golf, how reinstatement as an amateur changed his game, and how a chance pairing with Cleveland State coach Steve Weir helped shape his journey. Bailey reflects on the grind of the SwingThought Tour, the joy and community he found in amateur golf, and the pressure of his U.S. Mid-Amateur run. He also discusses earning exemptions to the Masters and U.S. Open, the future of the mid-amateur, and what it means to approach competition as a student of golf history.