Kupcho becomes first woman to win at Augusta
Augusta National Women’s Amateur report: What happened at Augusta National?
The 30 players who made the cut teed it up at the home of The Masters on Saturday and it was the no.1 amateur, Jennifer Kupcho who came out on top.
Congratulations, Jennifer Kupcho!#ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/6tKA2i0Bp8
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
The American played steady golf throughout the front nine, carding eight pars and one birdie, but it was on the back-nine that she really burst into life.
A walk shared with golf's greatest.#ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/eRxUCrtw4L
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
An Eagle at the 13th helped her regain a share of the lead alongside her playing partner Maria Fassi, who played some amazing stuff herself.
With an eagle on No. 13 @jenniferkupcho is tied for the lead during the final round at #ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/u7e3OK050r
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
From there, birdies and 15 and 16, really put Kupcho in control, and she saw out the rest of her round in impressive fashion, climaxing with a stunning birdie at the last.
Incredible finish! Jennifer Kupcho goes five under through the final six holes to win the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur.#ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/Eztbs59tZT
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
Kupcho finished the week with a score of 10-under-par and a four shot gap to her nearest challenger, Fassi.
Augusta National Women’s Amateur report: What happened at Champions Retreat Golf Club?
There was plenty of drama throughout the first two rounds that took place at Champions Retreat.
This culminated with a 11-way playoff to make the cut on Wednesday evening.
The format dictated that 30 players only would progress to play in Saturday’s final round at Augusta National.
This number was final, and it was not a case of top-30 and ties, hence the huge playoff.
A par on the first playoff hole was enough for nine of the players to secure their places, but bogies from Ainhoa Olarra and Alessia Nobilio meant that a further hole was required to fill the final place.
The par-3 17th awaited and it was a stunning birdie putt from Olarra that sealed her spot.
Ainhoa Olarra, the oldest player in the #ANWAgolf field, makes an incredible birdie putt to earn the last spot in the final round at Augusta National. pic.twitter.com/IZxvblikNA
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 4, 2019
The no. 1 amateur, Jennifer Kupcho led the field throughout the first two days, after hitting the first tee shot of the inaugural event.
Fore, please. Now driving.
The #ANWAgolf tradition begins. pic.twitter.com/Ss55wIGqgL
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 3, 2019
And, she was the only player without a blemish on her Wednesday scorecard.
Jennifer Kupcho is only player to have a bogey-free Round 1.#ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/etbAOcTHXF
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 3, 2019
Alice Hewson was the only player from England to make the cut after shooting opening rounds of 76 and 69, to head into Augusta at 1-over-par.
After her round, Alice Hewson talked about what it means to be in the final round of the #ANWAgolf being played at Augusta National. pic.twitter.com/XQgOcTpWjX
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 5, 2019
Augusta National Women’s Amateur report: Talking points
Well, the biggest talking point to take from this event, is really the event itself.
This week was a wonderful celebration of the women’s game, and to see the ladies play Augusta National competitively for the first time was brilliant.
It's huge. It's historic. It's necessary.@DylanDreyerNBC talks about the impact of the #ANWAgolf. pic.twitter.com/9XSqjPcvtg
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
The tournament has been thoroughly embraced and welcomed by those involved with the game and we hope that this is just the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship between women’s golf and Augusta National.
Twitter saw plenty of support from a whole range of personalities throughout the week.
Always considered Augusta National GC & @TheMasters the best at balancing respect for golf’s history & tradition with innovative ways to grow our game. Inaugural @anwagolf is the latest great example. Tune in today at noon EDT on @NBCSports to watch history being made! #ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/uQhxetWBSG
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 6, 2019
"This championship is fantastic for women's golf, and I know young girls are going to be energized and motivated by seeing this event unfold for years to come." — @ANNIKA59 pic.twitter.com/ZfyB5hfkld
— Augusta National Women's Amateur (@anwagolf) April 6, 2019
So cool seeing these women live out their dreams right now @anwagolf. Watch now @NBC ?️♀️?️♀️?? https://t.co/SrYfyNns0m
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) April 6, 2019
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