There are 18 holes left to determine the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion.
After 36 holes at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans, Georgia, Florida State sophomore Lottie Woad leads by two shots at 5-under 139. She’s two shots in front of 16-year-old Gianna Clemente and Florida senior Maisie Filler.
The cut came at 3-over 147, with 35 golfers making the final round Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club. Anna Davis, the 2022 champion, finished her round at 3 over but was penalized a shot for slow play and will miss the final round for the second straight year after a penalty.
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Here’s a look at the 35 golfers who can earn a life-changing victory Saturday at Augusta National.
Lottie Woad of England is congratulated by her caddie on the 18th green during the second round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Course on April 04, 2024 in Evans, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
One of two players to shoot under par in both rounds, the sophomore at Florida State finished 13th last year in her debut.
Gianna Clemente of the United States reacts after saving par on the No. 9 green during round two of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club, Thursday, April 4, 2024. David Paul Morris/Augusta National
The other player to shoot two rounds under par, Clemente won the 2023 Girls’ Junior PGA and placed T-14 last year in her ANWA debut.
Maisie Filler of the United States prior to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club, Monday, April 1, 2024. (Photo: Shanna Lockwood/Augusta National)
Filler, a senior at Florida, has won three times for the Gators this year and has been one of the best collegiate players in the country.
Amanda Sambach of the United States plays her stroke from the No. 6 tee during round two of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club, Thursday, April 4, 2024. David Paul Morris/Augusta National
Sambach held the solo lead at one point Thursday in the second round, but in her fourth ANWA appearance, she’s in position for her best finish (two MCs and T-14 in 2023).
Mirabel Ting of Malaysia plays her second stroke on No. 1 during round two of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club, Thursday, April…
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