But even Hagestads father, John, had a difficult time imagining the unimaginable. But he loved USC, he said, and enjoyed avoiding what he described as what can be a lonely life for college athletes, especially golfers. At 30, Hagestad is the old man on the team the next oldest player is Quade Cummins at 25 years old with the rest of the college-aged team ranging from 20-22 and he credits having younger brothers that are in college for his ability to relate. Hagestad, whose birthday, April 10, sometimes takes place during the Masters was asked one time by Nestande for what he wanted to do on his birthday. My dad left him four voice mails, and Stewart got back to him. I want to be a top grade amateur golfer in the business world. , Fear not. His goal this weekend at Augusta? Because I knew kind of where I stood and I obviously knew the history with Mid-Ams and the Masters and thats been something thats been on my mind the whole week., A couple of days ago, Hagestad was in the middle of a practice round when he heard a fan yell to him, Enjoy the ride., That kind of ticked me off a little bit, he said. It would be the highest honor in amateur golf, he said. Steve Virgen was the sports editor of the Daily Pilot. The path less traveled already has taken him there. Im like, Shoot, man, I feel like Im generally a pretty decent ballstriker, like its not that hard, its just a golf course, come on, go out there and show them what you can do. . Heres how it works. While my friends were going to bougie brunches, I was practicing, Hagestad said. He threw everything he had at being as good at this as he possibly could have. As long as you do that, its all you can do.. Hagestad, however, knows nothing is guaranteed in this game. No one is touching Jay Sigel (who made his eighth and final appearance for the U.S. in 1993) and Joe Carr (11), he said. Im fired up to go share the moment with my family and my friends that are staying here, Hagestad said. The 6-foot-5 wiry American, who tees off at 7:29 a.m. Thursday (local time), will be playing as an amateur in his second major of 2017, and his first-ever U.S. Open. Apply on our website: wpmnorthwest Off his his recent low amateur win at the Masters Tournament, member Stewart Hagestad popped by the club late last week to work on his game. We do not accept portable screening reports. Ever since winning the U.S. (Jay Sigel also made cut in 1988 after winning the 1987 U.S. Mid-Amateur, but his invite came via the Walker Cup.). He earned his degree at Fresno State. When he first stepped onto the University of Southern California campus, he'd hardly tasted alcohol. "I can't overstate the impact playing tournaments in the Metropolitan area had on me," Hagestad says. He walked up to me, Miller recounted, and Stews this big, tall guy, and he tells me, Im going to work hard and try to make your team. And I look up at him and said, Well, you can start here pretty soon by winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur.. These days, its not uncommon to find Hagestad, who moved back to the West Coast a few months after his U.S. Mid-Amateur win, out at LACC or Big Canyon in Newport Beach grinding into the late evening hours. For now, Hagestad is focused on sharing his experiences from 2017 and 2019 Walker Cups with the new members of his team. 7728 Fairway Ave SE #903. His feet firmly planted on the ground, he remained amateur, soon taking his finance degree from the Marshall School of Business and moving to New York City, where he worked for two real-estate investment companies, KTR Partners and then Oak Tree Residential. Of his younger teammates, he said, If they need a pat on the back, I can give them one. The last amateur to hold a 54-hole lead was Jim Simon 48 years ago. "Newport's Stewart Hagestad is ready for the Masters", "Stewart Hagestad has solid Masters debut", "2017 Silver Cup: Who Will Be Low Amateur at the 2017 Masters? Upstairs find the primary with en-suite bath and walk-in closet, two addtl bedrooms, full bath and bonus room. The victory will bring him back to the Masters and U.S. Open in 2022. Who had a better year in 2017 than Stew Hagestad? It was a ton of fun and a time in my life where I look back and smile. Stewart has a bigger heart than anyone. Stewart Hagestad, right, is congratulated by Masters champion Sergio Garcia. Two years ago, it was the Masters. and Despite dropping to second place in 2022, BEC remains a top threat vector. Hagestad left himself completely blocked out, putting pressure on McBride. Hes quick to point out to anyone that asks that a lot of time, effort and personal sacrifice went into making this team. Hes very happy and content with himself playing amateur golf.. He also said hes felt a sense of pressure because hes had to answer the same questions. He enjoys saying that. Youve put in so much work and made so many sacrifices to put yourself in this position, and youve earned your way to be here. Flick, who worked with some of the games greatest, told Hagestad that there might have been other young players with more talent, but they didnt have the mental strength that Hagestad possessed. All Im trying to prove, he said, is that Im one of the best amateurs in the country.. Mixed throughout have been top-5 finishes in several of the nations elite amateur events, such as the Northeast, Players and Terra Cotta amateurs, the latter of which he finished fifth in just two weekends ago. Ambition is his No. That summer, Miller, a year away from his second Walker Cup captaincy, was at Los Angeles Country Club scouting the host course when a member, John McClure, told him about this rising star in New York who was back home visiting and wishing to earn his way onto Millers 10-man roster. The roars heard near Augusta Nationals clubhouse were not sparked by a holed shot or a made birdie putt. View Photos, Pricing, Listing Status & More. The reigning U.S. Mid-Amateur champion tweeted out news Friday that would disturb any avid golfer: Hagestad's clubs had been stolen from his car. I also know how good those guys are.. JUNO BEACH, Fla. When Stewart Hagestad was asked how Seminole Golf Club, site of this weeks 48th Walker Cup, has stood the test of time, he answered simply, Awfully well.. 4 and 5 his birdie at the par-3 fourth came after he stuck a 240-yard 3-iron. The more Hagestad progressed off the golf course at USC, where he got a finance degree from the Marshall School of Business, the less appealing a pro career became. At both jobs, Hagestad was able to take leave to practice his golf game in advance of big events. The following April, Hagestad made more history, not only becoming the first mid-amateur to make the cut at the Masters since the U.S. Mid-Amateur winner began being invited to Augusta National in 1989 but also capturing low-amateur honors, tying for 36th and clipping then world No. As the ball took a big bounce some 20 feet past the hole, the gallery seemed unfazed by the performance.