US EditionMaria Jose Marin Wins Augusta National Women's Amateur After Asterisk Talley Meltdown
Talley’s 11-under 133 puts her ahead after two rounds, while 16-year-old Deng also advanced into the weekend.
- On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Maria Jose Marin, a junior at Arkansas, won the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club, closing with a 4-under 68.
- Talley, who led by three shots early, suffered a quadruple-bogey 7 on the 12th hole after hitting into the water twice, allowing Marin to pull ahead during the final round.
- Setting an Augusta National Women's Amateur record at 14-under 202, the 19-year-old Colombian secured victory by making crucial par putts while Talley's game cooled on the back nine.
- Masters chairman Fred Ridley presented the trophy to Marin in Butler Cabin, and the victory grants the champion entry into three LPGA Tour majors this year.
- Marin becomes the third NCAA champion to win at the home of the Masters, building on her Women's Amateur Latin America title from last year.
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Marin wins the Augusta National Women's Amateur
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WSAV) — A strong final round paved the way for Maria Jose Marin to walk away with the seventh title in the history of the Augusta National Women's Amateur Saturday. Marin started the day one shot back and tied for second. She then carded six birdies on the round against just two bogeys. [...]
A ‘Fred Couples Lucky Break’ on Par-3 12th Hole Proves Pivotal at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Maria Jose Marin was fortunate her ball hung on the bank at 12, allowing her to pass 36-hole leader Asterisk Talley and cruise to the title at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Redacción Deportes, 4 abr (EFE).- The Colombian María José Marín finished in first position in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, after signing a 68 stroke card on the Augusta National course - male Masters headquarters next week- and 202 between the three rounds. She is the first player from South America to prevail in this tournament since its creation in 2019 and, in addition, her 14 bass final card is the best of all the winners to date, …
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Maria Jose Marin wins Augusta National Women's Amateur after Asterisk Talley meltdown
Maria Jose Marin of Colombia has won the Augusta National Women's Amateur. California teenager Asterisk Talley has reason to feel she lost it.
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