ANWA Final Round Is Here: Augusta National Hosts Its Second Non-Masters
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A year ago when the Augusta National Women’s Amateur was announced, it prompted mostly questions and a healthy dose of skepticism.
As a big crowd rolls into ANGC this morning, I note for Golfweek a few of the questions already answered by the Friday practice round. Of course, the players were assessing golf on a quiet, relaxing day. Things will inevitably change a bit with 20,000 on hand.
One stroke back, Maria Fassi’s diary after day three and first round at Augusta was once again entertaining.
The Forecaddie spotted another new female member Friday.
There were two magnificent moments on the first tee Saturday morning. Beth Ann Nichols tells the surreal story of Anna Redding returning to Augusta National and hitting the first shot after just making the cut.
For history buffs, the answer to a great trivia question is answered by Ward Clayton, who explains how this is the second non-Masters tournament played here.
And I was fortunate to witness the honorary starters ceremony. Safe to say, they do great openings here in Augusta and all four legends hit perfect tee shots. Incredible stuff:
NBC’s telecast starts at 12 ET and kicks off with this mood setter:
