Smith Wins Mid-Am Title In Abbreviated Final

Nathan Smith poses with the Robert T. Jones Trophy as champion of the U.S. Mid-Amateur. (Steve Gibbons/USGA)

Wilmington, Del. – A little more than 12 hours before the scheduled 36-hole championship match of the 2003 U.S. Mid-Amateur, Nathan Smith was supposed to be back in western Pennsylvania taking an accounting exam. The 25-year-old Brookville, Pa., resident is taking classes at Clarion University in an attempt to get an MBA (Masters in Business Administration).

But with Smith in the final, he would have to concede this particular test. Little did he know a concession would play a much bigger role on Thursday at Wilmington Country Club’s South Course.

Photo Gallery From Championship Match

Audio Interview with Nathan Smith

Highlights From Championship Match

Click here to get highlights from the championship match of the 2003 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Wilmington Country Club's South Course.

2003 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship Fact Sheet
Oct. 11-16, 2003
Wilmington Country Club, Wilmington, Del.

PAR AND YARDAGE – Wilmington Country Club's South course will be set up at 6,978 yards (for stroke play) and 6,946 (for match play) and par is 35-36—71. The North course, which will be used for stroke play during the first two days of the championship, will play at 6,259 yards and par 35-35—70.