Asterisk Talley Leads Augusta National Women's Amateur

17-year-old golf prodigy aims for first major amateur title at iconic course.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:19pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a golfer's swing and the Augusta National Golf Club course broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes, capturing the energy and tension of the final round of a major amateur tournament.A young golf prodigy's quest for a historic victory at one of the sport's most iconic venues.Augusta Today

Asterisk Talley, the 17-year-old world's top-ranked junior golfer, holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur. Talley, who has already won several USGA championships and competed in the U.S. Women's Open, is seeking her first major amateur title at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the most prestigious events in amateur golf, with the final round played at the legendary Augusta National course, home of the Masters Tournament. Talley's performance this week could cement her status as the next big star in women's golf, following in the footsteps of past champions.

The details

Talley, who burst onto the scene at the 2024 U.S. Women's Open, has quickly become one of the world's top amateur golfers. She has won several USGA championships, including the U.S. Women's Amateur and U.S. Girls' Junior, and finished runner-up at others. She also topped the then-world No. 1 player in singles at the Curtis Cup. Now the top-ranked junior in the world, Talley is going for her fourth straight victory in amateur golf.

  • Talley leads the Augusta National Women's Amateur after the opening two rounds.
  • The final round will be played on Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club.

The players

Asterisk Talley

A 17-year-old golf prodigy who is the top-ranked junior in the world and seeking her first major amateur title.

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What they’re saying

“You only come to tournaments to win. I mean, why would you play one if you weren't going to win, right?”

— Asterisk Talley, Golfer

“Just thinking that I got here for a reason, so why can't I finish it off on the last day.”

— Asterisk Talley, Golfer

What’s next

Talley will aim to close out the victory in the final round on Saturday at Augusta National, where she finished runner-up in this event last year.

The takeaway

Asterisk Talley's performance this week at the Augusta National Women's Amateur could mark the arrival of a new star in women's golf. The 17-year-old prodigy has the talent and confidence to capture her first major amateur title on one of the sport's most iconic stages.