2017 Masters: Four Standout Amateurs Earn Tee Times
The young Englishman was a long shot to win the British Amateur.
Scott Gregory teed off at Royal Porthcawl for the 2016 British Amateur Championship ranked 44th by WGRA. There were many other players who looked more likely to win the Championship.
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In the end, Gregory emerged the unlikely winner, with invites to the 2017 Masters, US Open, and Open Championship. He’s coming into the Masters ranked 6th by WGRA and well-positioned to distinguish himself on the Augusta National track.
Gregory has been steadily building his golf credentials. He finished the Spanish Amateur Championship in the runner-up spot and went on to help GB&I retain the St. Andrews Trophy by winning 3 of his 4 matches.
Gregory next played for England in the World Amateur Team Championship and helped his country finish 2nd behind Australia in that competition.
Gregory, who is 22, may or may not be headed for a pro career. Like Bobby Jones, Scott Gregory may prove to be a talented amateur who sustains his competitive edge in all forms of competition.
More immediately, I hope Augusta National pairs Gregory with Justin Rose for the first two round of the 2017 Masters.