Northwestern Golfers to Compete in Augusta National Women's Amateur

Ashley Yun and Dianna Lee look to build on last year's national championship success.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Ashley Yun and Dianna Lee, members of the Northwestern women's golf team that won the national championship last year, have earned the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament in early April. The event takes place during a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, allowing the two golfers to compete at Augusta and then return to focus on a potential repeat of their national title.

Why it matters

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is a highly coveted tournament, and Yun and Lee's participation is a testament to the strength and success of the Northwestern women's golf program. Their individual accomplishments also reflect positively on the team's overall performance and potential to defend their national championship.

The details

Yun and Lee were instrumental in Northwestern's national championship run last season. Dianna Lee sank the winning putt on the 18th hole to clinch the title, with teammate Ashley Yun rushing to embrace her in celebration. The two golfers are now looking forward to the opportunity to compete at the renowned Augusta National Golf Club, having previously visited the course for a practice round in 2025.

  • The Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament will take place in early April 2026.
  • Northwestern's spring schedule includes a break that coincides with the Augusta event, allowing Yun and Lee to compete and then return to focus on their team's title defense.

The players

Ashley Yun

A member of the Northwestern women's golf team that won the national championship in 2025.

Dianna Lee

A member of the Northwestern women's golf team that won the national championship in 2025, sinking the winning putt on the 18th hole to clinch the title.

Emily Fletcher

The head coach of the Northwestern women's golf team.

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What they’re saying

“There is a sense of belief. No one can ever take that away from you what we accomplished, and so, and what they accomplished, and we remind them of that. 'You probably didn't think you could do that, and you did do it,'”

— Emily Fletcher, Head Coach, Northwestern Women's Golf (cbsnews.com)

“It was a great putt. I had a great putt. And all I can really remember from the moment was the minute that I realized the moment of realization that the putt went in, and what that meant. So, everything was a whirlwind after that.”

— Dianna Lee, Golfer, Northwestern Women's Golf (cbsnews.com)

“I run into D's arms, and I literally could not let go of her. I don't think I hugged anyone until Pat was like, 'Okay, we gotta go.' The whole team was there, but it was also like a one-on-one moment for me and Dianna, too, and I think that was also just so amazing.”

— Ashley Yun, Golfer, Northwestern Women's Golf (cbsnews.com)

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