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Western Amateur preview: Michael Thorbjornsen defends; J.R. Smith debuts

For the first time in a decade, the Western Amateur returns to Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park, Illinois.

The historic amateur competition, now in its 120th edition, begins Tuesday with the first round of stroke play. A cut will be made after 36 holes to the low 44 players and ties. Thursday will feature a 36-hole stroke-play day, and after 72 holes, the top 16 players advance to match play, which will take place Friday and Saturday. The semifinals and 18-hole final will be contested on Saturday.

The match-play portion will be streamed live on GolfChannel.