Augusta National Women's Amateur 2026 Final Round Set

Asterisk Talley leads by one shot heading into Saturday's finale at Augusta National

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:48pm

The final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur is set, with 17-year-old Asterisk Talley holding a one-shot lead over Meja Örtengren and Maria Jose Marin. Talley, a Stanford commit, is seeking her first ANWA title after finishing runner-up a year ago. The final round will be played at the famed Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the most prestigious events in amateur golf, providing the winner with an invitation to several major championships. Winning this tournament would be a career-defining achievement for any of the top contenders.

The details

Talley, who finished second in last year's ANWA, holds the 36-hole lead at 11-under par after rounds of 66-67 at Champions Retreat Golf Club. She'll be paired in the final group with Sweden's Meja Örtengren and Colombia's Maria Jose Marin, who are both at 10-under. Other notables making the cut include Spain's Andrea Revuelta and American Avery Weed, who are tied for fourth at 6-under.

  • The final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Talley, Örtengren, and Marin will tee off in the final group at 11 a.m. ET.

The players

Asterisk Talley

A 17-year-old American and Stanford commit who finished runner-up in last year's Augusta National Women's Amateur. She holds the 36-hole lead at 11-under par.

Meja Örtengren

A sophomore at Stanford University from Sweden, currently tied for second at 10-under par.

Maria Jose Marin

A junior at the University of Arkansas from Colombia, also tied for second at 10-under par.

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What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur will receive an invitation to the next five ANWAs, the U.S. Women's Open, the AIG Women's Open, the Chevron Championship, the Evian Championship and any USGA, R&A and PGA of America amateur championships for which she is eligible for one year.

The takeaway

The 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion, with several top-ranked amateurs in contention for the prestigious title. Asterisk Talley's experience and recent strong play make her the favorite, but Meja Örtengren and Maria Jose Marin will provide stiff competition on the final day at Augusta National.