The little racehorse that could, Maria Jose Marin wins in late runaway at Augusta National
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- Maria Jose Marin, a 19-year-old from Colombia, won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a final score of 14 under, finishing four strokes ahead of runner-up Andrea Revuelta.
- Marin's 10-year-old brother Emilio accompanied her throughout the final round, symbolically carrying a large Masters backpack, anticipating the trophy would fit inside.
- A key moment came when Marin's competitor, 17-year-old Asterisk Talley, suffered a quadruple-bogey on the 12th hole, allowing Marin to pull ahead decisively.
- Marin was caddied by local firefighter Darren Woo, who replaced her father Jose for the tournament, providing calm and strategic support that helped her maintain composure under pressure.
- The victory marked a significant milestone for Marin, who has an extensive amateur record including the NCAA Championship, and was celebrated by a large group of family, friends, and mentors at Augusta National.
