Mike McCoy (right), the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur winner and Gene Elliott (left) have been longtime forces in the amateur game both as teammates and foes. The pair has battled it out for years in Iowa Golf Association events and also on the national stage.

Iowa’s own Gene Elliott and Mike McCoy both won their Round of 32 matches this morning at the U.S. Senior Amateur being played at Eugene Country Club. Elliott defeated Michael Rowley 1 up, while McCoy defeated Robert Funk 2&1.

McCoy will face Buzz Fly and Elliott will take on Ned Zachar (Iowa native) this afternoon in the Round of 16.

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