As Masters week unfolds, the spotlight shines on several Youth on Course members who have already celebrated their appearances and victories at Augusta National.
Twelve members received coveted invitations to participate in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, an event established in 2019 to inspire greater interest and participation in the women’s game by creating a new, exciting and rewarding pathway for these players to fulfill their dreams. In a thrilling final round, four members graced the course, with Jasmine Koo securing an impressive 4th place finish.
"Jasmine Koo on the tee at No. 12 on Saturday at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Rob Schumacher, Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports"
Youth on Course Ambassador Jennifer Kupcho, the world's top-ranked amateur, played her final six holes in five under par, including an eagle on the par-five 13th at Augusta National, to become the champion of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur.
Forty-nine members qualified for the Drive, Chip and Putt, a nationwide junior golf development competition founded in 2013 aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf. On Sunday, over 50% of the participants proudly represented Youth on Course, with five emerging victorious in their respective categories.
Meet the nine remarkable Youth on Course members who have left a mark on the game, and join us in applauding their achievements:
Augusta National Women’s Amateur
4 Jasmine Koo (-3)
T-20 Meghan Ganne (+4)
T-30 Laney Frye (+9)
T-30 Cathy Park (+9)
Drive, Chip and Putt
Lily Watcher, Girls 10-11, St. Augustine, Florida
Karis Reid, Girls 12-13, Carmel, Indiana
McKenna Nelson, Girls 14-15, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Kipp Maddison, Boys 12-13, Evans, Georgia
Connor Holden, Boys 14-15, Canby, Oregon