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Beck wins Mid-Am, gets Masters, U.S. Open spots

Beck wins Mid-Am, gets Masters, U.S. Open spots

Davie, Florida (LPGA) – Chris Beck (+5), of Canton, Ohio, won the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Floridian Golf Club on Saturday, Sept. 17. His victory earns Beck invitations to the 2023 Masters and the 2023 U.S. Open.

Beck recorded the largest comeback in championship history, coming from five shots behind after 36 holes to post a 1-up victory over Derek Hitchner, 35, of Short Hills, New Jersey. Beck and Hitchner traded 1-up leads through the first 4 holes before Beck took his first lead, 2-up, with a birdie on the fifth hole.

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2024 Open Championship money: Here’s how much the champion earns at Royal Troon

2024 Open Championship money: Here’s how much the champion earns at Royal Troon

The Open Championship, one of golf’s four major tournaments, offers a lucrative prize purse to its winner. In 2024, at the historic Royal Troon in Scotland, the champion will receive a substantial sum for their victory, cementing their place in golf history.

The Open Championship follows a tiered payout system, rewarding all participating players based on their final standings. The top finishers receive the largest shares, with the champion earning the most significant amount. The prize money for the 2024 Open has yet to be officially announced, but it is expected to be comparable to or exceed that of previous years. In 2023, the total prize purse was set at £11.5 million, with the winner taking home a substantial portion.

The champion’s earnings at the 2024 Open Championship will be a testament to their exceptional skills and the prestigious nature of the tournament. The victory will not only bring financial rewards but also immense recognition and career-boosting opportunities.

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Path to Paris: Aditi Ashok has form and experience, can she shake off big-event bogey?

Path to Paris: Aditi Ashok has form and experience, can she shake off big-event bogey?

With her hat-trick of top-20 finishes at the last three majors of 2022, Aditi showcases her remarkable consistency and composure. A proven champion on the Ladies European Tour, Aditi’s unmatched mental fortitude and skilled course navigation make her a formidable contender for this week’s AIG Women’s Open. Her year-long experience of conquering diverse courses and playing under multiple pressures has laid the perfect trajectory for her to triumph at this prestigious championship. This all-important competition demands resilience, strategic adaptability, and acute focus – skills that Aditi has honed to perfection.

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