NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) - Former Illinois State basketball player Brandon Holtz will compete in this week's Masters Tournament.

Holtz played for the Redbirds from 2005 to 2009 and is now a real estate agent.

He earned an exemption into the Masters after winning the USGA Mid-Am Tournament last September.

Holtz tees off for his second round at 11:15 a.m. on Friday.

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