Turns out some guys just don't forget how to hit a golf ball, or how to win. Mike Sposa, a fellow who once actually made a living playing golf on the PGA Tour and even nailed a hole-in-one on the infamous 16th at TPC Scottsdale – a feat usually reserved for folks who don't spend their weekends hunting for their ball in the woods – has gone and snagged himself a U.S. Senior Amateur title. Apparently, 174 pro starts and a Korn Ferry Tour win actually means something, even after all these years. Who knew?
He stomped all over Todd White at Baltimore Country Club. Sposa, who apparently wangled his amateur status back – because golf loves a good complicated backstory – was up by four holes after a mere seven. He basically coasted from there, icing the match with a par on the 14th. The rest of us are still debating whether to pull a 7-iron or an 8-iron on the 150-yard par 3. Some people.
And Sposa's humble take? He feels "lucky." Right. Because a guy with a "great mental game" and a "short game second to none" just stumbles into victory. It’s the same old song and dance: someone who actually knows what they’re doing plays the game, and we get to read about it. Meanwhile, I’m still trying to locate my ball in the fairway.
Now he’s off to Ireland for the Walker Cup. Because, why not? He's also locked up a spot in the 2027 U.S. Senior Open. Clearly, retirement is for chumps when you can still beat up on the amateurs. Good for him. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go practice my pre-shot routine. It's the only part of my game that shows up with any sort of regularity.