Womens Golf-- Auburn trio accepts invite to play in 2021 ANWA Augusta National

[augolf1716 21,106]

This is a big honor for Auburn especially to have 3 players out of a total of 85.Congrats to the ladies.

 

 

 

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will have three players in the field at the second annual Augusta National Women's Amateur, set to take place March 31 through April 3 in Augusta, Georgia. 

The trio of Julie McCarthy, Megan Schofill and Kaleigh Telfer were among the 85 amateur players who received their ANWA invitations last month. All three were scheduled to play in the 2020 event before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"On behalf of the membership at Augusta National, it is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome these talented competitors to the 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur," said Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. 

"While the wait for the return of this championship has been longer than expected, the excitement generated by the sportsmanship and competitive spirit showcased in the inaugural edition still resonates with us today. We look forward to hosting this elite field this spring and showcasing the future of the women's game."

Beginning the week prior to the 85th Masters Tournament, the international field will compete across 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut to 30 players taking place after 36 holes. The first two rounds will take place on the Island and Bluff nines at Champions Retreat Golf Club on Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1.

The entire field will then play Augusta National for an official practice round Friday, April 2. The final round will take place at Augusta National on Saturday, April 3 and will feature the competitors who made the cut.

Telfer represented Auburn in the first annual Augusta National Women's Amateur in 2019, making it through to the final round where she shot a 71 (-1) to finish tied for 12th overall. She was one of eight players to go under par in the third round at Augusta National Golf Club. 

For McCarthy and Schofill, it will be their first time playing in the event. 

"It's an amazing honor to be invited," Auburn head coach Melissa Luellen said. "Earned through their merits of their performances for the World Amateur Ranking. I know they're all really excited. It's just special. I think any girl that ever gets to play in this tournament – what a highlight of your amateur career."

The Tigers will make their spring debut next week at the Moon Golf Invitational in Melbourne, Florida. The three-day tournament begins Sunday, February 14.
 

[AlaskanFAN 1,665]

Women started today in 20th out of 24 and moved into 6th place to advance to match play in Arizona for Nationals..

https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/golf-women/d1/2021-di-womens-college-golf-championship-scores-schedule-live-updates

 

Edited May 25, 2021 by AlaskanFAN

[gabo4au 227]

Yes, the ladies played some incredible golf on Sat and again today.  What a great showing, War Eagle!

 

gabo

[AUBwins 10,075]

30 minutes ago, gabo4au said:

Yes, the ladies played some incredible golf on Sat and again today.  What a great showing, War Eagle!

 

gabo

They tend to make that roaring comeback. Go get ‘em!

[AlaskanFAN 1,665]

Lost to OK State in the NCAA Quarter Finals match play.  Great season ladies!! War Eagle

[AUBwins 10,075]

3 hours ago, AlaskanFAN said:

Lost to OK State in the NCAA Quarter Finals match play.  Great season ladies!! War Eagle

Pretty decisive i think unless they made a late comeback.  All the higher seeds were winning when i checked earlier. 

[augolf1716 21,106]

17 minutes ago, AUBwins said:

Pretty decisive i think unless they made a late comeback.  All the higher seeds were winning when i checked earlier. 

Top seed Stanford was beat

[AUBwins 10,075]

2 hours ago, augolf1716 said:

Top seed Stanford was beat

Ok cool. Great season by the girls. They got there. Golf seems to be in a good place at Auburn atm

[augolf1716 21,106]

1 hour ago, AUBwins said:

Ok cool. Great season by the girls. They got there. Golf seems to be in a good place at Auburn atm

It is....................appreciate the updates wife and I were on vacation