Marin and Oh Share Lead at Augusta National Women's Amateur

Arkansas junior and South Korean teen both card 65 in first round

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:04pm

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Arkansas junior Maria Jose Marin and 17-year-old Soomin Oh of South Korea share the lead after the opening round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Marin birdied her final two holes for a 65 at Champions Retreat, while Oh played a bogey-free round to also shoot 65.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the most prestigious events in women's golf, with the final round taking place at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. A strong start from these two young players sets up an exciting tournament ahead.

The details

Marin, a junior at the University of Arkansas, and Oh, a 17-year-old from South Korea, both carded 7-under 65s in the first round of the tournament played at Champions Retreat Golf Club. Marin birdied her final two holes to join Oh atop the leaderboard after 18 holes.

  • The opening round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur was played on April 1, 2026.

The players

Maria Jose Marin

A junior golfer at the University of Arkansas who shot a 65 in the first round.

Soomin Oh

A 17-year-old golfer from South Korea who also shot a 65 in the first round.

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What they’re saying

“I hit the ball really well today and was able to capitalize on some of the scoring opportunities. It's a great start, but there's still a long way to go.”

— Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas Junior Golfer

“I'm really pleased with how I played. It was a solid, consistent round and I'm looking forward to the next few days.”

— Soomin Oh, South Korean Golfer

What’s next

The second and third rounds of the Augusta National Women's Amateur will be played on April 2 and 3, with the final round taking place at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4.

The takeaway

This opening round has set the stage for an exciting tournament, with two talented young golfers tied for the lead. The Augusta National Women's Amateur continues to grow in prestige, attracting top players from around the world.