Local caddie limps – literally – into U.S. Mid-Amateur quarterfinals
Matt Hutchins has walked hundreds of rounds at Sand Valley, but arguably no steps were tougher than his final seven holes’ worth on Tuesday afternoon at the Lido Course.
Matt Hutchins, a 29-year-old club caddie at Sand Valley, made an impressive comeback in his Round-of-16 match at the 45th U.S. Mid-Amateur. Despite suffering a pulled calf muscle during the match, Hutchins managed to limp through his final seven holes and secure a 1-up victory against Jordan Russell, advancing to the quarterfinals.
The injury occurred while Hutchins was trying to jump to see a ball on the 11th green. He acknowledged the difficulty of the final holes but focused on making swings and walking rather than thinking about shots and putts. Hutchins, who had previously walked hundreds of rounds at Sand Valley, plans to receive more treatment on Tuesday night and hopes to be fully fit in time for the quarterfinals.
This win marks Hutchins' first appearance in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Mid-Amateur, and he expressed his excitement for the next round, admitting that golf is now more enjoyable for him as a hobby rather than a profession.
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