Dexter, Missouri - Chance Holden won first place and is one of four who qualified for the US Amateur that will be played at The Country Club in Brookline, MA on August 12th - 18th.   Congratulations Chance!

The US Amateur Qualifying was held this week at Norwood Country Club in St. Louis, MO, on the West Course.  A field of 106 players, which is the 6th largest field in the country for 2013, played 36 holes to determine the qualifiers for the US Amateur. 

When asked, Chance stated, "Just making it to the tournament is quite an accomplishment.  If you have one bad hole, you could be out.  I played well and give so much credit to God and I am very thankful to everyone who prayed and supported me this week."

Chance has been playing golf almost his entire life.  Fourteen years total of his young 21 years on this earth.  We hope he has a long and joyful golfing career ahead of him. 

Chance's caddy, Seth Hill, is from Bloomfield, Missouri and is not only a good caddy, but a good friend.  "He and I play quite a bit of golf together and he did an excellent job this week."

So what is next for Chance? "I will continue to work on my short game for a couple of hours a day." continued Holden.  "I will continue to keep doing what I do as it worked pretty well this week.  I am very excited and honored to go to Brookline."

A full field will play Round 1 and then they will be cut for Round 2 which will be the top 64 players.  The winner of the US Amateur will be invited to play at the Masters next year.  "It's the greatest golf course in the world." stated Holden.

The Dexter Community is extremely proud of Chance.  His accomplishment is truly remarkable and we wish him best as he plays at The Country Club in Brookline, MA.