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From Overlooked Recruit to National Stage

Abdo’s path to this point has been unconventional. Raised in Edina, Minnesota and adopted from Lebanon, he began playing golf at age three but did not compete seriously until middle school.

Even by his sophomore year of high school, he was not a starter on his team’s state tournament lineup.

A turning point came before his junior year, when he began working with instructor Luke Benoit, focusing on biomechanics and swing speed.

Abdo added 60 yards off the tee and lowered his scoring average from 77 to 70, helping Edina win a state championship.

Despite the improvement, Division I programs showed little interest and Abdo ended up committing to Gustavus Adolphus, a Division III school about 75 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

What a Win Would Mean for Jimmy Abdo

The U.S. Amateur champion traditionally receives invitations to the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship, provided they maintain amateur status.

For Abdo, a win this week would mean bypassing the traditional collegiate and mini-tour grind to compete at Augusta National in April 2026.

At No. 4,292, Abdo is competing (and winning) against players ranked thousands of spots higher would be an unprecedented feat and one of the most memorable underdog stories in recent amateur golf history.