<p>Fresh off his second U.S. Mid-Amateur victory in five years, Stewart Hagestad talks to Dave Giancola and Mike Trostel about winning another USGA title while balancing life as a graduate student at USC. There also was a moment during his championship run that made Hagestad appreciate how golf separates itself from other sports in terms of sportsmanship and integrity.</p><p>Originally aired in October 2021</p>

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