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Fishburn realizes dream of winning Utah Men's State Amateur golf tournament

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Patrick Fishburn takes a tee shot during the final round of the Utah Men's State Amateur golf tournament at Alpine Country Club in Alpine on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

Patrick Fishburn, a 23-year-old golfer for BYU, captured the Utah Men's State Amateur golf tournament Saturday with a 4 and 2 victory over Draper's Aaron Smith.

“To actually have it happen feels amazing, especially to be on the trophy with all those guys who have won it before me.”

HIGHLAND — Ever since he saw his good buddy from Ogden, Zac Blair, win the tournament seven years ago, Patrick Fishburn has dreamed of winning the Utah Men’s State Amateur.