Daily BriefApr 01, 2026

Juniors

ANWA Round 1: Maria Jose Marin fires bogey-free 65 to grab lead at Champions Retreat

On 2026-04-01: Colombia's Maria Jose Marin carded seven birdies in a bogey-free opening round to take the clubhouse lead at the seventh Augusta National Women's Amateur. Asterisk Talley — fresh off her Junior Invitational at Sage Valley win — eagled her final hole to sit one back, with Texas A&M's Vanessa Borovilos also in the hunt. The top 30 and ties after Thursday's second round advance to Augusta National for Saturday's final round.

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Mid-Am

Six amateurs headed to Augusta — including the U.S. Mid-Am champion

On 2026-04-01: Six amateurs will tee it up at the 2026 Masters next week, each earning their invite through a different pathway. The U.S. Mid-Amateur champion headlines the group as the oldest rookie in the field at 39, ranked 3,262nd in WAGR — a testament to the unique access the Mid-Am provides to golf's biggest stage.

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Seniors

Society of Seniors Senior Masters set for Indian Wells Resort, April 9-11

On 2026-04-01: The Society of Seniors circuit heads to Indian Wells Resort (Players and Celebrity Course) in Indian Wells, CA for the Senior Masters April 9-11. The event follows the Ed Tutwiler Two-Man at Pawleys Island and leads into the Founders Cup in Rancho Mirage, CA (April 13-16), with U.S. Senior Open local qualifying also underway at sites nationwide through May 7.

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Daily Brief·Apr 01, 2026

ANWA Round 1: Maria Jose Marin fires bogey-free 65 to grab lead at Champions Retreat

Six amateurs headed to Augusta — including the U.S. Mid-Am champion

Society of Seniors Senior Masters set for Indian Wells Resort, April 9-11

Daily BriefApr 01, 2026