Arkansas' Maria Jose Marin wins at Augusta National

Marin becomes third NCAA champion to win at home of the Masters

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:20pm

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An extreme close-up of Maria Jose Marin's golf swing, captured in a vibrant, expressionist painting style with rapid brushstrokes and neon colors, conveying the raw energy and emotion of her historic triumph.A historic victory for Colombian golf as Maria Jose Marin becomes the first from her country to win at the prestigious Augusta National course.Augusta Today

Arkansas junior Maria Jose Marin has become the first Colombian to win at Augusta National, walking up the 18th hole as the champion of the prestigious golf tournament.

Why it matters

Marin's historic victory at Augusta National, the home of the Masters Tournament, marks a significant milestone for Colombian golfers and women's golf. As the third NCAA champion to win at this iconic course, her triumph showcases the rising talent and diversity in the sport.

The details

Marin, a junior at the University of Arkansas, played a stellar round to claim the victory at Augusta National, a course that has long been dominated by male golfers. Her win makes her the first Colombian to triumph at this prestigious tournament.

  • Marin won the tournament on April 6, 2026.

The players

Maria Jose Marin

A junior golfer at the University of Arkansas who became the first Colombian to win at Augusta National.

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What they’re saying

“I allowed myself to picture what it would be like to walk up the 18th hole as the first Colombian winner at Augusta National, and it was everything I dreamed.”

— Maria Jose Marin

The takeaway

Marin's triumph at Augusta National is a historic moment for Colombian golf and women's golf, showcasing the rising talent and diversity in the sport. Her victory inspires other young golfers from underrepresented backgrounds to dream big and strive for success on the world's biggest stages.