Maria Jose Marin Triumphs at Augusta National Women's Amateur
Marin wins Augusta National Women's Amateur
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Maria Jose Marin from Colombia won the Augusta National Women's Amateur with a score of 14-under 202, overcoming a late collapse from Asterisk Talley. Marin's victory marks her as the third NCAA champion to win at Augusta, solidifying her status as a rising star in women's golf.
- 01Maria Jose Marin finished with a score of 14-under 202, setting a tournament record.
- 02Asterisk Talley led early but suffered a quadruple-bogey on the 12th hole.
- 03Andrea Revuelta finished as runner-up with a score of 3-under 213.
- 04Marin's victory qualifies her for three LPGA Tour majors this year.
- 05The win follows her NCAA championship and Women's Amateur Latin America title.
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Maria Jose Marin (19) of Colombia captured the Augusta National Women's Amateur title with a remarkable score of 14-under 202, setting a new tournament record. Marin started the final round one shot behind Asterisk Talley but quickly took the lead as Talley faltered on the back nine, notably making a quadruple-bogey on the 12th hole. Marin maintained her composure, making crucial par putts and finishing strong with a birdie on the 16th hole. Andrea Revuelta finished as the runner-up with a score of 3-under 213. This victory adds to Marin's impressive resume, which includes winning the NCAA championship and the Women's Amateur Latin America, qualifying her for three LPGA Tour majors this year. The trophy was presented by Masters chairman Fred Ridley, and Marin expressed her joy, stating, "It's so pretty" as she celebrated her significant achievement.
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