He sold shirts at this year’s U.S. Open. Next year, he’ll be in the field  

News By: Alan Bastable October 1, 2026 Andrew Bailey at the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur final on Thursday. Logan Whitton/USGA Andrew Bailey, a 34-year-old sales manager at golf-apparel company Holderness & Bourne, didn’t have to be at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. He chose to be, volunteering his time to help out his brand in the hulking merchandise center. Bailey also will be in attendance at next year’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach — but in a markedly different capacity: as one of the 156 players in the field. Bailey’s rags- … well, quarter-zips-to-riches story became a reality Thursday…