South Carolina's Eila Galitsky Competes in 4th Augusta National Women's Amateur

Gamecock golfer brings experience to prestigious tournament without her usual teammates

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:53pm

Eila Galitsky, a golfer for the University of South Carolina, is competing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur for the fourth time. This year, she will be representing the Gamecocks without her usual teammates by her side, as the tournament field looks a bit different.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the most prestigious women's golf tournaments, providing a high-profile stage for top collegiate and amateur players. Galitsky's multiple appearances demonstrate her skill and experience, though the absence of her teammates adds a new dynamic to her participation this year.

The details

Galitsky, a standout player for the University of South Carolina, has qualified for the Augusta National Women's Amateur four times. In previous years, she has been accompanied by her Gamecock teammates, but this year the field looks different, with Galitsky representing the university on her own.

  • Galitsky is competing in the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur, taking place April 2-5, 2026.

The players

Eila Galitsky

A golfer for the University of South Carolina who is competing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur for the fourth time.

University of South Carolina

The college that Eila Galitsky represents as a member of the women's golf team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be back at Augusta National and represent the Gamecocks, even if it's a bit different without my teammates this year. I've learned a lot from my previous experiences here and I'm ready to put that knowledge to use.”

— Eila Galitsky, University of South Carolina Golfer

The takeaway

Eila Galitsky's fourth appearance at the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur demonstrates her skill and experience as a collegiate golfer, even as she navigates the tournament without her usual Gamecock teammates by her side.