Top Amateurs Compete at 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur

The seventh edition of the prestigious ANWA tournament features a star-studded international field vying for the title at Augusta National.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:21pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament, with overlapping planes of color and abstracted shapes representing the competition and energy of the event.The 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament promises an exciting weekend of elite amateur golf at the iconic Augusta National course.Augusta Today

The 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) will take place over two consecutive weekends, with the first two rounds contested at Champions Retreat Golf Club before the top 30 players and ties advance to the final round at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. The field includes 72 of the world's top amateur golfers, representing 23 different countries, with several past champions and runners-up returning to compete.

Why it matters

The ANWA has quickly become one of the most prestigious events in women's amateur golf, with the opportunity to play the final round at Augusta National adding to the tournament's allure. The event provides a platform for the next generation of stars to showcase their talents and potentially earn an invitation to the following year's Masters Tournament.

The details

The tournament will feature 36 holes of stroke play at Champions Retreat Golf Club on April 1-2, with the top 30 players and ties advancing to the final round at Augusta National on April 4. The field includes 48 of the top 50 players in the women's World Golf Amateur Rankings, with several past champions and runners-up returning to compete, including Anna Davis, Tsubasa Kajitani, Bailey Shoemaker, and Asterisk Talley.

  • The first two rounds will be played at Champions Retreat Golf Club on April 1-2.
  • The final round will be held at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4.

The players

Kiara Romero

A top-ranked amateur golfer from the United States.

Paula Martin Sampedro

A Spanish amateur golfer ranked highly in the World Golf Amateur Rankings.

Anna Davis

The 2022 ANWA champion, returning to defend her title.

Tsubasa Kajitani

The 2021 ANWA champion, looking to regain the title.

Asterisk Talley

The 2025 ANWA runner-up, aiming to take the next step.

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What’s next

The final round at Augusta National on April 4 will determine the 2026 ANWA champion, who will then have the opportunity to earn an invitation to the following year's Masters Tournament.

The takeaway

The 2026 ANWA showcases the depth and talent of the women's amateur golf landscape, with a diverse international field competing for the chance to etch their name in history by winning at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club.