Des Moines Register

Michael McCoy of Des Moines won the 70th U.S. Senior Amateur golf championship on Aug. 28 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.

McCoy defeated Greg Sanders, 3 and 2, in the 18-hole final to become the first player to capture both the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur titles.

“I putted pretty solid, and again, drove it in play,” said McCoy, 62. “There’s a lot of little trees around here, and these trees can get in your way. I avoided those most of the week, and I didn't beat myself. I didn't just give him any holes. I made him stay in there and fight to the end. I think that was the key, just not throwing any holes away.”

McCoy has been named Iowa Golf Association’s Player of the Year 11 times, more than any other golfer.

“I'm so honored to win a U

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