Seventeen-year-old Asterisk Talley holds a narrow one-shot lead heading into Saturday's final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The California native has played 48 consecutive bogey-free holes to establish a tournament record.
Maria Jose Marin captured the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur championship, defeating Stanford's Andrea Revuelta in a thrilling finish. The tournament showcased elite amateur talent while building anticipation for the upcoming Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
Seventeen-year-old amateur Asterisk Talley fired a career-best 7-under 65 in the second round of the Ford Championship, vaulting into the top 10 and posting the lowest amateur score on the LPGA Tour since 2021. The Stanford-bound high schooler finished with four consecutive birdies after recovering from an early double bogey.
Stanford commit Asterisk Talley fired a stunning 7-under 65 in the second round of the Ford Championship, matching the day's low score and vaulting into a share of ninth place. The 17-year-old amateur's 36-hole total of 134 represents the lowest score by an amateur on the LPGA Tour since 2021.
Rose Zhang is nearing completion of her Stanford degree after a challenging year balancing professional golf with academics. The 22-year-old LPGA star suffered physical setbacks while taking 22 credits but is now prepared to commit fully to her golf career for the first time.