I’m a 39-year-old real-estate agent who just played in the Masters. It’s mentally exhausting

Brandon Holtz won the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur to qualify for a spot in the Masters. He shot 15-over and missed the cut. He lives in Bloomington, Ill., with his family. I’m pretty sure I could see my heart beating through my chest on the first tee. Just to even be on the practice green with those guys was surreal. Then I walked up and saw my name on the board. I played with Bubba Watson, a past Masters champion, and Nico Echavarria, who has had a heck of a year. And then they called my name. I looked at my dad and was like: This is real stuff, man. Here we are.Advertisement