Daily BriefApr 5, 2026

Mid-Am

Masters week: Brandon Holtz and five fellow amateurs descend on Augusta National

On 2026-04-05: It's Masters week. U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Brandon Holtz arrives at Augusta National as one of six amateurs in the 2026 Masters field (April 9-12). The Illinois native and reinstated amateur earned his spot by winning the U.S. Mid-Am at Troon Country Club last September, capping a remarkable comeback to amateur golf after six years on the mini-tour circuit.

Juniors

Maria Jose Marin wins ANWA in record fashion as Asterisk Talley's lead evaporates at Amen Corner

On 2026-04-05: Colombia's Maria Jose Marin captured the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur with a record-setting 14-under 202 total, winning by four over Spain's Andrea Revuelta. Marin was the only player to shoot all three rounds in the 60s, closing with a 68 at Augusta National. Overnight leader Asterisk Talley saw her one-shot lead disappear with a quadruple bogey at the 12th after hitting into Rae's Creek twice.