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sports1 year ago

Lottie Woad Secures Victory at Augusta National Women's Amateur

Lottie Woad, a 20-year-old Englishwoman, clinched victory at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a birdie on the 18th green, showcasing her composure under pressure. Known for her unorthodox swing and meticulous preparation, Woad's win earns her invites to four women’s major championships this year. Her championship finish at Augusta solidifies her status as one of the premier ball-strikers in women’s amateur golf, marking a defining moment in her career.

via NBC Sports|
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sports1 year ago

Lottie Woad's Epic Victory at Augusta National Women's Amateur

English golfer Lottie Woad clinched victory at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur with an incredible finish, sinking a birdie putt on the final hole to edge out Bailey Shoemaker. Woad's clutch performance down the stretch drew comparisons to iconic moments in golf history, as she birdied three of her final four holes to secure the win. Her remarkable par save at the 14th and confident play on the closing stretch sealed her triumph at the prestigious event.

via SB Nation|
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sports1 year ago

"Meet England's Young Golf Sensation: 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion Lottie Woad"

Lottie Woad, a 20-year-old golfer from Farnham, England and a sophomore at Florida State University, won the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur championship. With three collegiate wins and a strong performance at the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Woad has her sights set on becoming a professional golfer on the LPGA and LET. Her favorite golf memory is holing the winning putt in the final of the R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship, and her dream foursome includes Seve Ballesteros, Georgia Hall, and Justin Rose.

via NBC Sports|
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sports1 year ago

"2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur: Players to Watch and Tee Times"

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) is a prestigious event for the best non-professional female golfers in the world, held at Augusta National Golf Club. The tournament, now in its fifth year, was established to promote the sport and inspire young women to take up golf. The event includes a formal dinner at Augusta National, followed by two rounds at Champions Retreat and a final round at Augusta National. The tournament is for amateurs, not LPGA players, and is a pinnacle accomplishment in women’s amateur golf. The 2024 favorite is LSU’s Ingrid Lindblad, the world’s No. 1 amateur, with 15-year-old Asterisk Talley and 2022 champion Anna Davis also expected to contend. Viewers can watch the tournament on Golf Channel and NBC.

via The Athletic|
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sports2 years ago

Rose Zhang triumphs in playoff to win ANWA title at Augusta National.

Rose Zhang wins the Augusta National Women's Amateur in a playoff against Jenny Bae after overcoming a four-over-par start and a bad decision on the 15th hole. Zhang, the No. 1 amateur in women's golf, tapped in for par on the second extra hole to secure the victory, adding to her U.S. Women's Amateur and NCAA title at Stanford. The Augusta National Women's Amateur is regarded as prestigious because of where the final round is played.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Rose Zhang Claims Victory at Augusta National Women's Amateur Playoff

Rose Zhang won the Augusta National Women's Amateur in a playoff against Jenny Bae after a tough final round. Zhang had a five-shot lead but struggled early on and made a bad decision on the par-5 15th. Bae caught up with three birdies and had a chance to win on the first playoff hole, but Zhang held on for the victory. This completes a remarkable amateur career for Zhang, who has also won the U.S. Women's Amateur and an NCAA title at Stanford.

via Golf Channel|
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sports2 years ago

Anna Davis faces potential penalty at ANWA while hosting golf clinic for Boys and Girls Club.

Anna Davis, defending champion of the Augusta National Women's Amateur, may face a potential four-shot penalty after committing two violations on the first hole of her opening round. She lifted, cleaned, and placed her ball in the rough, which is only allowed in areas cut to fairway height or less. Davis was notified of the possible penalties on the fourth hole and could end up with a quintuple-bogey 9 on the first hole. There will be a review in scoring after the round.

via Golf Channel|
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sports2 years ago

ANWA 2023: Players, Pros, and Play It Forward

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is set to take place this week, featuring some of the best amateur women's golfers from around the world. Defending champion Anna Davis will look to repeat her success, while top-ranked amateur player Rose Zhang hopes to add the ANWA title to her impressive resume. Ingrid Lindblad, who finished tied for second last year, is also a name to watch. The international field is deep, with 41 of the 72 players hailing from outside the United States.

via ESPN|
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