Mickelson brother advances at Mid-Amateur

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Tim Mickelson, brother of PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson, was among 32 players who advanced in the first round Monday at the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.

Tim Mickelson, golf coach at the University of San Diego, posted a 1-up victory over Scott Kammann with a winning five-foot par putt at the 18th hole.

"My putter didn't let me down, especially at the end," said Mickelson, who was runner-up Sunday in the stroke play portion. "Hopefully, I've got five more wins in me."

Stroke play medalist Richard Berkmeyer, who finished one shot ahead of the younger Mickelson after two rounds, also moved on to the second round of stroke play with a 3 & 2 win over Dan Horner.

Two-time Mid-Amateur champion Tim Jackson was among the 32 players who were eliminated Monday after losing 1-down to Andrew Davis The tournament continues until the 36-hole match play final on Thursday.