AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR · THE COMPETITION GUIDE
Augusta National Women’s Amateur: Format, Cut and Final Round
The Augusta National Women’s Amateur gives the world’s leading women amateurs a rare stage: a 54-hole championship whose final round is played at one of golf’s most famous venues.
Why ANWA became an important date
Introduced in 2019, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur was created to showcase the best of women’s amateur golf on a globally visible stage. The event combines a high-level international field with an unusual and memorable finish: the final round is played at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament.
How the format works
Under the published 2026 format, 72 players compete over 54 holes of stroke play. The first 36 holes are held at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, and a cut sends the leading 30 players and ties to the final round at Augusta National. The entire field also has an official practice round at Augusta before the final. If players are tied after 54 holes, the title is decided by a sudden-death playoff. Check the official championship page for the current edition’s exact schedule.
The practice round is part of the experience
The event is distinctive because qualifying takes place at one venue and the final at Augusta National. The practice round gives all competitors the chance to experience the course before the decisive day, even if they do not make the cut. For the finalists, playing Augusta National in a championship round is a rare opportunity in an amateur career.
What the event means for the game
ANWA has become a showcase for emerging talent and a useful marker for women’s amateur golf worldwide. Its field includes players with different routes into the sport, from national team programmes to university golf. For fans, the best way to follow is to watch the qualifying leaderboard, then see how the leading group handles Augusta’s distinctive course and pressure on the final day.
