CHINA GROVE, North Carolina - UNCW standout Stefan Brewer won a U.S. Amateur qualifier in China Grove, N.C., by four strokes and advanced to the National Championship in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., Aug.13-19.

Brewer shot 65-64=129 to win the qualifier.

"My game has been coming along this summer," said Brewer. "I've been getting stronger and more confident. All aspects of my game have been clicking. I am fortunate to be playing well this summer."

In a local qualifier, fellow Seahawks Patrick Sawrey (73-78=151), Payne McLeod (78-75=153) and Dylan Harris (78-WD) were unable to advance at Magnolia Greens in Leland, N.C. Only two golfers advanced from the Magnolia qualifier.

Prior to heading out to Colorado, Brewer will compete in the North Carolina Match Play Championship at the Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. The championship opens on Aug. 1 and runs though the 5th.