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I hope I'm not starting something that's already been posted. (didn't find anything) Anyway... this tournament has my interest for several reasons. I enjoy watching top amateurs compete and this ones final round will be played at Augusta National. The first two rounds were played close by at Champions Retreat on the Palmer and the Nicklaus courses - then today everyone; including those that missed the cut will play a practice round at Augusta National. Saturday will be the championship match. I've include a couple of links if you're interested. Saturday is televised on NBC by the way.

https://www.championsretreat.net/augusta-national-womens-amateur/

https://www.anwagolf.com/en_US/scores/index.html

 

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I hope I'm not starting something that's already been posted. (didn't find anything) Anyway... this tournament has my interest for several reasons. I enjoy watching top amateurs compete and this ones final round will be played at Augusta National. The first two rounds were played close by at Champions Retreat on the Palmer and the Nicklaus courses - then today everyone; including those that missed the cut will play a practice round at Augusta National. Saturday will be the championship match. I've include a couple of links if you're interested. Saturday is televised on NBC by the way.

https://www.championsretreat.net/augusta-national-womens-amateur/

https://www.anwagolf.com/en_US/scores/index.html

 

I think it's great that entire field at least gets a practice round - that would suck if only the top 30 got to play and you were 31.

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I also just read that some are dumping their usual caddies (probably all dads and brothers) and using local caddies that know the course.


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I was texting my childhood friend who is a PGA Pro and has a girl playing in this tourney. She holed-out on 13 from 47 yards!!! Pretty cool.
He said she finished from 12 par eagle par birdie birdie par par. Missed the cut by 6 shots against the best amateurs in the world! She started both days +5 after 5 and shot 76/77!


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My daughter and I had a blast. We were right there for the ceremonial tee shots. Followed a group from #1 to the grandstands on #4. While sitting in the stands having a sandwich and water, my daughter made two new friends. She spent nearly an hour talking to Condoleezza Rice and Heidi Ueberoth. They borrowed her program and pairings sheet.
 
They were incredibly nice to my daughter. It has made her day too. She has texted her friends and grandparents to tell them who she met up close and personal.
 
 
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Awesome story!

I thought it was a great tournament to watch. The course produced the same back nine excitement for these young women as it does for the big boys.


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My daughter and I had a blast. We were right there for the ceremonial tee shots. Followed a group from #1 to the grandstands on #4. While sitting in the stands having a sandwich and water, my daughter made two new friends. She spent nearly an hour talking to Condoleezza Rice and Heidi Ueberoth. They borrowed her program and pairings sheet.
 
They were incredibly nice to my daughter. It has made her day too. She has texted her friends and grandparents to tell them who she met up close and personal.
 
 
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Great story - she'll remember that forever.


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I was there. First time visit to Augusta.

In all fairness to the young women because I respect their games and was interested to watch, but I was really there to witness first hand my favorite golf course.

The course was incredible, immaculate and amazingly, significantly better than I'd imagined. And the ladies' impressive performance managed to match it. They added to the magic with such stellar play on the back 9. Historic, IMHO.

Tremendous day.

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I 'mostly' enjoyed watching this- some excellent play from the ladies and a worthy winner who struck the ball as good as most pro's on tour.

One thing did niggle me though, and that was the speed of play by Fassi the runner up, it was snail pace with long conversations with the caddie, umpteen yardage checks even on the tee, not sure how long their final round was but Fassi was moving at the speed of tectonic plates. Well done to Kupcho for not letting it get to her.

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I was only able to catch about the final 6 holes but I think perhaps I saw the best. It'd be nice if this were to become an annual thing. What a great finish by Kupcho.

Once or twice I thought the fairways looked to be cut just a tad longer/taller as opposed to what I recall from actually being there. Anyone else? Sixcat... did you notice or think that?

The crowd. Have you ever witnessed that many people watching an amateur or LPGA event? I haven't.

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I 'mostly' enjoyed watching this- some excellent play from the ladies and a worthy winner who struck the ball as good as most pro's on tour.
One thing did niggle me though, and that was the speed of play by Fassi the runner up, it was snail pace with long conversations with the caddie, umpteen yardage checks even on the tee, not sure how long their final round was but Fassi was moving at the speed of tectonic plates. Well done to Kupcho for not letting it get to her.

I was there in person. Fassi was far from the slowest competitor. She was likely featured more on TV though.


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I was only able to catch about the final 6 holes but I think perhaps I saw the best. It'd be nice if this were to become an annual thing. What a great finish by Kupcho.
Once or twice I thought the fairways looked to be cut just a tad longer/taller as opposed to what I recall from actually being there. Anyone else? Sixcat... did you notice or think that?
The crowd. Have you ever witnessed that many people watching an amateur or LPGA event? I haven't.

Everything was mown to the same specs required by the green jackets. Actually a nice piece in the local paper about it. It was overcast, wet and a bit more soft than any of the previous four times I’ve been.

We could hear the sub-air system come on about 10am.


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Kupcho shot 67 at Augusta..... How many male pros would take a round like that next weekend? ALL OF THEM. Wow, she’s good! NCAA champ, Augusta Amateur Champ.... She’s destined for a solid LPGA career!


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I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Augusta National Women's Amateur on TV. I was amazed listening to Jennifer Kupcho talk about playing through her migraine and relying on her Augusta caddie because for a while everything on her left side was blurry. I think the sportsmanship that was shining through made me feel as happy as the players were to be there. These fantastic amateurs (who play like pros) are very inspiring to a high handcapper like me. And to know Augusta did this for amateur women to help grow women's golf and golf in general - simply awesome!

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If I heard correctly, she gets an invite to the Champions Dinner as well. How cool would that be??

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I watched the replay of the final round today, and it was so awesome to watch.

First, the talent on display was phenomenal.  It is really incredible to watch what they can do with their hybrids and long irons.

Second, it was great watching an event where the players genuinely seemed to be having fun while playing golf.  It was a refreshing change of pace from the PGA tour.  

I will be tuning into more amateur events this year as FOX broadcasts all of the USGA stuff this year.

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Has any male pro ever done 5 under in the last 6 holes Sunday at The Masters? Maybe Sarazen?


Charl Schwartzel birdied the Final four holes in 2011. That’s the best I can recall. Kupcho is a generational talent in my estimation. Interested to see how she transitions into the professional game.


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Nicklaus went birdie, par, eagle, birdie, birdie, par in 86 to win.  So it has happened but it was really fun golf to watch.  Several of the holes played the distances that they used to play them back in the wooden/balata era - 13 was always 465 back in that day. 

 

 

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My daughter and I had a blast. We were right there for the ceremonial tee shots. Followed a group from #1 to the grandstands on #4. While sitting in the stands having a sandwich and water, my daughter made two new friends. She spent nearly an hour talking to Condoleezza Rice and Heidi Ueberoth. They borrowed her program and pairings sheet.
 
They were incredibly nice to my daughter. It has made her day too. She has texted her friends and grandparents to tell them who she met up close and personal.
 
 
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That’s terrific!! I would have loved to attend with one of my Granddaughters. Awesome memories for you guys.
I watched quite a bit of the coverage on TV and it seemed to be done right.


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