17yo Talley Wins US Women's Amateur

Asterisk Talley, a 17-year-old Stanford commitment, has won the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee. She defeated Japan's Anna Iwanaga 8 and 6 in the 36-hole final match.

Talley's victory earned her a spot in next season's U.S. Women's Open. The 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship was held at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, where Talley made 9 birdies and an eagle in the final match.

The final match was delayed due to storms and weather delays on five consecutive days. Despite the challenges, Talley remained resilient and took home the win. This is Talley's first U.S. Women's Amateur win in her third U.S. Women's Amateur start.

Talley was ranked 8th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings before the tournament, while Anna Iwanaga was the number 1 seed. Talley's victory is a significant achievement, and she will look to build on this success in future tournaments.

## What's Next Talley's win has earned her a spot in next season's U.S. Women's Open, where she will compete against the best golfers in the world. With her talent and determination, she will be one to watch in the upcoming tournament.