Michael McCoy of Des Moines won the 70th U.S. Senior Amateur golf championship on Aug. 28 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.
McCoy defeated Greg Sanders, 3 and 2, in the 18-hole final to become the first player to capture both the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur titles.
“I putted pretty solid, and again, drove it in play,” said McCoy, 62. “There’s a lot of little trees around here, and these trees can get in your way. I avoided those most of the week, and I didn’t beat myself. I didn’t just give him any holes. I made him stay in there and fight to the end. I think that was the key, just not throwing any holes away.”
McCoy has been named Iowa Golf Association’s Player of the Year 11 times, more than any other golfer.
“I’m so honored to win a USGA championship,” McCoys said “I love the USGA. A lot of my golfing history has sort of been built upon their championships and trying to get to them and advance and someday win one, and I finally did, and, of course, I never dreamed I’d win another one… so it’s been a dream come true.”
By winning the tournament, McCoy receives a gold medal, possession of the Frederick L. Dold Trophy for one year, and exemptions into the next 10 U.S. Senior Amateur Championships, among other perks.
The United States Golf Association contributed to this report.
