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Maria Jose Marin Claims Augusta Women’s Amateur Title, Inspires Latin America

4/5/2026

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Marin Wins Augusta

Maria Jose Marin won the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a record 14-under par.
The 19-year-old from Colombia is a junior at the University of Arkansas.
She overcame a one-stroke final-day deficit after Asterisk Talley suffered a quadruple bogey at the par-3 12th, giving Marin a commanding lead.
Her victory makes her the first Colombian champion and inspires Latin American golfers.

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Marin Claims Victory

Maria Jose Marin, the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion, won with a 4-under 68, defeating Andrea Revuelta by four strokes.
The par-3 12th hole proved pivotal in Marin's finish.
Carla Bernat Escuder, a previous winner, has leveraged her victory into professional opportunities and competed in four major championships.
The 2026 champion will gain entry into the next five Augusta National Women's Amateurs and the 2026 U.S. Women's Open.

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Marin Wins Augusta

Maria Jose Marin won the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a record 14-under par.
The 19-year-old from Colombia is a junior at the University of Arkansas.
She overcame a one-stroke final-day deficit after Asterisk Talley suffered a quadruple bogey at the par-3 12th, giving Marin a commanding lead.
Her victory makes her the first Colombian champion and inspires Latin American golfers.

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