María José Marín Wins Augusta National Women's Amateur

The 21-year-old Colombian golfer set a new tournament scoring record.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:53am

María José Marín, a 21-year-old Colombian golfer, won the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament with a 14-under par score, setting a new tournament record and beating the previous best by two strokes.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the most prestigious women's golf tournaments, held at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament. Marín's record-breaking victory is a significant achievement that showcases her talent and the growing prominence of women's golf.

The details

Marín, who plays for the University of Southern California, carded rounds of 68, 67, and 69 over the three-day tournament to finish at 14-under par, two strokes better than the previous tournament record.

  • The 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament was held from April 3-5, 2026.

The players

María José Marín

A 21-year-old Colombian golfer who plays for the University of Southern California.

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What they’re saying

“Winning at Augusta National has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. I'm so grateful for the opportunity and honored to have my name etched in the tournament's history.”

— María José Marín

The takeaway

Marín's record-breaking victory at the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur is a significant milestone for women's golf, showcasing the talent and potential of the next generation of stars in the sport.