amateur

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McIlroy played with 18-year-old amateur Mason Howell, who was sufficiently impressed as the defending champion birdied each of the final four holes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Another player who has reclassified from the same tournament is Huntington Beach pitcher Jared Grindlinger, who will join the class of 2026, making himself available for this summer’s MLB amateur draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Before Rose became known for his longevity, he first made waves for being a precocious 17-year-old who once tied for fourth in the British Open as an amateur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

There's an Open at Royal Birkdale in July, the venue where he announced himself by chipping in at the last to finish fourth as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Harry went right on, however: “Will you answer truuuuuu Oooo-oooo-oooo Oooo-oooo-oooo ? ” “Maybe we should turn back to the amateur hour,” said Tucker Mouse, helping himself to the Hershey bar.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden