Benton’s Mitchell, Murphysboro’s Novara heading to USGA National Amatuer in Atlanta

Southern Illinois University men’s golfers Andrew Mitchell and Drew Novara qualified for the USGA National Amateur Championship by virtue of strong performances at a qualifying tournament held on Monday in Normal, Ill.

Mitchell tied for first place with Oklahoma State sophomore Zachary Olsen by finishing 3-under par in the two-round qualifying match held at Weibring Golf Club. Novara took third place with a 2-under par score.

All three golfers were the only ones to qualify among the 88 competitors in the field. The USGA National Amateur will be held Aug. 11- 17 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga.

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