The first day of the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur showcased some exceptional golf, with competitors recording low scores in their opening rounds. Hannah Darling, a junior from South Carolina, set the pace by shooting an impressive 6-under 66, thanks to an ANWA-record eight birdies. She currently holds the solo lead with a one-shot advantage over Ingrid Lindblad, the top-ranked female amateur golfer in the world, as well as Francesca Fiorellini and Eila Galitsky.
Lottie Woad from Florida State and Maisie Filler from the University of Florida are tied for third place at 4 under. It was a historic day for the tournament, with 11 rounds in the 60s taking place on Wednesday, marking the best scoring day in ANWA history.
Competition Format and Schedule
The Augusta National Women’s Amateur consists of two rounds, held on Wednesday and Thursday, at the beautiful Champions Retreat located in Evans, Georgia. Following these initial rounds, the field will be narrowed down to the top 30 players and ties, who will compete in the final round on Saturday at the renowned Augusta National Golf Club. All 72 players will also have the privilege of playing a practice round at Augusta National on Friday, gaining invaluable experience on the esteemed course.
Thursday Tee Times
1st Tee
- 8 a.m. – Helen Briem, Meja Ortengren, Annabelle Pancake
- 8:12 a.m. – Amari Avery, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Gianna Clemente
- 8:23 a.m. – Ingrid Lindblad, Yuna Araki, Rachel Kuehn
- 8:35 a.m. – Charlotte Heath, Megha Ganne, Louise Rydqvist
- 8:46 a.m. – Hannah Darling, Zoe Antoinette Campos, Hinano Muguruma
- 8:58 a.m. – Carolina Lopez-Chacarra, Leigh Chien, Lauryn Nguyen
- 9:09 a.m. – Phoebe Brinker, Saori Iijima, Ashley Menne
- 9:21 a.m. – Nora Sundberg, Asterisk Talley, Jennie Park
- 9:32 a.m. – Kokoro Nakamura, Anna Morgan, Farah O’Keefe
- 9:44 a.m. – Paula Martin Sampedro, Catherine Park, Suzuna Yokoyama
- 9:55 a.m. – Eila Galitsky, Maddison Hinson-Tolchard, Jensen Castle
- 10:07 a.m. – Kiara Romero, Lauren Kim, Caitlyn Macnab
10th Tee
- 8 a.m. – Mirabel Ting, Rin Yoshida, Rachel Heck
- 8:12 a.m. – Emilia Migliaccio, Casey Weidenfeld, Chiara Horder
- 8:23 a.m. – Rianne Malixi, Latanna Stone, Laney Frye
- 8:35 a.m. – Emma McMyler, Avani Prashanth. Hailee Cooper
- 8:46 a.m. – Mamika Shinchi, Hailey Borja, Melanie Green
- 8:58 a.m. – Sayaka Teraoka, Jasmine Koo, Ashleigh Park
- 9:09 a.m. – Chun-Wei Wu, Kelly Xu, Carla Bernat Escuder
- 9:21 a.m. – Andrea Revuelta, Kajsa Arwefjall. Sadie Englemann
- 9:32 a.m. – Yana Wilson, Rocio Tejedo, Amanda Sambach
- 9:44 a.m. – Lottie Woad, Anna Davis, Maria Jose Marin
- 9:55 a.m. – Cayetana Fernandez Garcia-Poggio, Megan Schofill, Andrea Lignell
- 10:07 a.m. – Maisie Filler, Bailey Shoemaker, Francesca Fiorellini
TV Broadcast Information
Golf enthusiasts can catch the action live on the Golf Channel for the second round on Thursday, April 4, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET. As the competition reaches its climax, NBC will broadcast the final round on Saturday, April 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, providing a wider audience the opportunity to witness the crowning of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the Augusta National Women’s Amateur?
The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is a prestigious golf tournament that brings together talented female amateur golfers from around the world. It offers them a unique opportunity to compete on two different courses, Champions Retreat and Augusta National, with the goal of winning the championship title.
How is the competition formatted?
The tournament consists of two rounds, hosted at Champions Retreat, followed by a final round at Augusta National. After the second round, the field is cut to the top 30 players and ties, who will compete in the final round at Augusta National for a chance to be crowned the champion.
When can the players experience the Augusta National course?
All 72 players will have the opportunity to play a practice round at Augusta National on Friday, giving them exclusive access to the iconic course before the final round on Saturday.
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