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USA Today
10-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Megha Ganne, Brooke Biermann to face off in U.S. Women's Amateur championship after historic semis
(Editor's note: Golfweek's Cameron Jourdan is following all the action from Bandon Dunes. Check out his updates from the semifinals here.) BANDON, Ore. — Seven years ago, Megha Ganne and Brooke Biermann faced off in the finals of the 2018 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National. On Sunday, they'll face off again, but this time head-to-head in one of the oldest women's amateur championships in golf. Ganne and Biermann survived a historic semifinal Saturday at Bandon Dunes, both winning in 19 holes and advancing to the championship match of the U.S. Women's Amateur. It's only the third time in the championship's 125-year history that both semifinals have gone to extra holes (1900, 2018). Biermann led 3 up with three holes to play, but Biermann made bogey on the 16th, opening the door for rising Kansas junior Lyla Louderbaugh, who proceeded to roll in birdies on the 17th and 18th holes to extend the match. "What a putt to keep it rolling," Biermann said. "Being from Missouri I know her, and so it was a fun match. I mean, that putt on 18 was great. She had to make it and she did. "My dad was just like walking from 18 to 10, like, 'Brooke, calm down. You didn't do anything wrong. She's doing great." The Show-Me-State battle marched back to the 10th tee, where Biermann's jovial smile never left her face, even in the midst of an avalanche. Both players were in the fairway with their tee shots, with Biermann finding the green with her approach shot and was 15 feet from the pin. Louderbaugh was next, but she mailed the green and was long. Her third had no chance at staying on the back-to-front sloping surface, with the wind pushing it off into the front of the green. Her fourth shot was on, but Biermann only needed a par to secure her spot in the championship final. Before this week, Biermann had never made a cut at a USGA event. Now she has a chance to hoist the Robert Cox Trophy. And don't expect her smile to fade. "if I'm not happy, I don't know why I would be doing this. I mean, all I'm thinking, like walking up 18 is two little cute deer babies and I think their mom -- I was more focused on that, probably my fault. But very cute and to me I was like what is special place. Whatever happens, happens. I'm here, I'm with my family. Like feel like I already won in a sense with like what a great week I've had. "So like it's all perspective I guess. Yeah." In the second semifinal, Australian teen Ella Scaysbrook, the 63 seed who hadn't played a match past the 15th hole, held a 4-up lead with seven holes to go on Ganne, ranked 11th in the world. But in match play, and at Bandon Dunes, where the back-nine holes are electric and incredible theater for match play when combined with the wind, anything can happen. "I don't say exactly what I was thinking, but you can imagine," Ganne said. "I think I was a little bit flustered in that moment because I felt like I was gaining some momentum after I went back to 3 down on 10. I reminded myself that I have literally won so many matches from 2 down, 3 down, 4 down. Matches start on the back nine no matter what the score is turning onto the back nine. "Reminded myself of that and how many times I've done it. Today is no different." Scaysbrook struggled on the par-3 12th, her double bogey giving Ganne an easy win. Then on the next hole, Scaysbrook missed about a 4 footer to tie, and Ganne was one step closer. "That was the first putt I've seen her miss all day and it wasn't that short," Ganne said. "Her putting was beyond impressive. Any time she was around the green or near it I knew I could mark her down for a two there." Ganne then birdied the par-3 15th to go 1 down. Scaysbrook then hit her approach shot into the penalty area right of the 17th green, and Ganne pounced, making a clutch 5 footer for par after Scaysbrook buried a long bogey look. In the extra hole, Ganne found the green with her approach and had a good look for birdie from inside 10 feet. But Scaysbrook made the same mistake Louderbaugh did, going right of the green. She was unable to get the ball on the putting surface after two shots and conceded the hole, giving Ganne the win. And after making the semifinals in 2019 and losing in 19 holes to Albane Valenzuela, Ganne flipped the script this time. "If you told yourself at 15 this is where you would be you would be pretty proud of yourself," Ganne said of advancing past the semifinals after falling short in 2019. "I was like, you're exactly the type of person that could make this happen right now. Let's just go do it. Now the championship spotlight is on Biermann, the 22-year-old Michigan State graduate, against Ganne, the 21-year-old rising senior at Stanford. The 36-hole championship final begins at 9:45 a.m. local time Sunday. Biermann and Ganne are plenty familiar with each other, having face off in their junior careers and in college multiple times. Even dating to the Drive, Chip & Putt national finals, the two players have found themselves in the spotlight when it comes to competing for a championship title. The stakes are turned up a bit come Sunday, though.
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Newest Masters gnome item includes twin salt and pepper shakers
Newest Masters gnome item includes twin salt and pepper shakers Another year, another family addition. For the second straight April, the Masters golf shop has added a sibling to its popular gnome collection: this time, twins. Boxed as salt and pepper shakers, the newest item — sold for $38 — hit shelves Monday morning to the surprise of patrons. 'I had no idea they were doing this,' said Mallory Terry, who attended for the fifth year. 'Look how cute these are.' In 2016, the Masters introduced its first gnome — a miniature bearded man in an argyle sweater. Since then, the floodgates have opened. Four years ago, the miniature gnome was added, while last April birthed the $30 Christmas ornament. Now, the family has its first set of duplicates. 'These are going to sell quick,' said Timothy Adams, who arrived at the golf shop at 8:15 a.m. 'My wife will love these.' The salt and pepper shakers made their debut on Monday, and were not for sale at Saturday's Augusta National Women's Amateur or the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
4 young golfers from Illinois headed to Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
After an NCAA champion is crowned on Monday, the sports world will turn to a tradition unlike any other. Before the pro golfers tee off at the Masters next week, a talented foursome of golf prodigies from the Chicago area will head to Augusta, Georgia to take part in another major event. Jack Kemper, 12, of Winnetka, has been golfing ever since he first picked up a club around 2 years old. "I always remember my parents would have the Golf Channel on for the golf tournaments, and I would always have a plastic club trying to imitate their swing on my carpet," he said. Now, Jack is one of four Illinois natives who are set to be on TV competing at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals. They each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National. "Very excited," said finalist Hudson Hodge, 11, of Clarendon Hills. "Just the course and the clubhouse and everything — just all the history there." Jack said he is excited to see Amen Corner — holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National Golf Club. "The Monday practice round is free tickets, so it's really nice — and you can just walk the course," Jack said. Jack; Hudson; Brielle Downer, 9, of Lockport; and Chloe Lee, 12, of Plainfield will be among 80 junior national finalists competing on Sunday. The accomplishment didn't come easy — Chloe said it required "focus, having good attitude and practicing." "It takes practice," said Brielle, "like every single day practice." The 7- to 15-year-olds taking part in the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals will show they have already mastered their skills at the home of The Masters Tournament.
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
When is the 2025 Masters? Schedule for Masters at Augusta National Golf Club
When is the 2025 Masters? Schedule for Masters at Augusta National Golf Club It's almost time for the first men's major championship of the year. The 2025 Masters is nearly here, as the best golfers in the world will head to Augusta National Golf Club to battle for the green jacket. When does the Masters start? Here's a look at the dates and schedule for the 2025 Masters. When does the 2025 Masters begin? The 89th Masters Tournament begins Thursday, April 10 and concludes Sunday, April 13. 2025 Masters schedule Sunday, April 6: Players arrive, Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals Monday, April 7: Practice round, players arrive Tuesday, April 8:Practice round, Masters Champions dinner Wednesday, April 9:Practice round, Masters Par 3 Contest Thursday, April 10: First round Friday, April 11:Second round Saturday, April 12:Third round Sunday, April 13: Final round, green jacket ceremony Who won the Masters last year? Scottie Scheffler is the defending Masters champion. He won his second green jacket in 2024, shooting 11-under 277 to win by four shots.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
It could be a rainy Masters in 2025. Here's the long-range forecast for Augusta National
It could be a rainy Masters in 2025. Here's the long-range forecast for Augusta National Show Caption Hide Caption Masters: What is Amen Corner? Augusta National is the home of the Masters Tournament and Amen Corner, considered hallowed grounds in the golf world. Ginny Beagan, Augusta Chronicle The Augusta National Women's Amateur, held April 2-5, will see fluctuating weather conditions, starting with rain and ending with sunshine. The Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on April 6 and Masters practice rounds on April 7-8 are forecast to be warm and mostly sunny. The Masters Tournament, from April 10-13, is predicted to have significant rainfall on Thursday through Saturday, potentially impacting play. Masters Week is coming. Will the sun shine over Augusta or will patrons need to buy an umbrella from the Augusta National pro shop? AccuWeather provides long-range forecasts and below is a look at what it says for the Masters Tournament and the other events that precede it at the golf club. Keep in mind that the weather will likely change as we get closer to Masters Week, so stay tuned for important updates. What will the weather be like for the Augusta National Women's Amateur? The Augusta National Women's Amateur is Wednesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 5. Here's the forecast: April 2: 71 degrees in the morning, 74 by the afternoon. The whole day will be almost completely cloudy with an 80 percent chance of rain and about a 13% chance of it turning into thunderstorms later in the day. There won't be much wind. 71 degrees in the morning, 74 by the afternoon. The whole day will be almost completely cloudy with an 80 percent chance of rain and about a 13% chance of it turning into thunderstorms later in the day. There won't be much wind. April 3: 75 degrees in the morning, 81 by the afternoon. Completely cloudy skies in the morning with some slight clearing later. However, there's less than a 10 percent chance of rain with little wind. 75 degrees in the morning, 81 by the afternoon. Completely cloudy skies in the morning with some slight clearing later. However, there's less than a 10 percent chance of rain with little wind. April 4: Guests should finally get some sunshine with the day starting at 60 percent cloud cover and dropping to 5 percent by the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 74-79 degrees with no chance of rain currently. Guests should finally get some sunshine with the day starting at 60 percent cloud cover and dropping to 5 percent by the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 74-79 degrees with no chance of rain currently. April 5: The sun will really be back in action with almost no clouds, temperatures reaching 84 degrees (although it will reportedly feel like 88 degrees), and a max UV index of 8. There will also be little to no wind. What will the weather be like for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals? The Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals are on Sunday, April 6. It's likely to be a warm one with mostly sunny skies, temperatures once again feeling like 88 degrees, and a max UV of 8. A few clouds may provide some shade in the afternoon, but don't expect much. What will the weather be like for the Masters practice rounds? Practice rounds for the Masters are Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8. Here's the forecast: April 7: Temperatures around 72 degrees in the morning, 77 in the afternoon. More clouds are expected later in the evening with 37 percent coverage by nightfall, but there's currently only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures around 72 degrees in the morning, 77 in the afternoon. More clouds are expected later in the evening with 37 percent coverage by nightfall, but there's currently only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. April 8: While earlier forecasts indicated rain or even perhaps a thunderstorm, recent forecasts are looking much better with little to no chance of clouds and a 20 percent chance of precipitation. But it will be pretty warm with 72 degrees and 78% humidity in the morning, 80 degrees and 50 percent humidity in the afternoon. Plus the max UV index is back at 8. What will the weather be like for the Par 3 Contest? The Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest is Wednesday, April 9. Those attending will want to wear sunscreen because it's supposed to feel like 85 degrees during the day with an even higher UV index at 9. Humidity will also be at 78% in the morning, but that'll drop to 49 percent by the afternoon. You may get some occasional reprieve as cloud coverage is expected to be around 20-30 percent. What will the weather be like for the Masters Tournament? The Masters Tournament is Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13. Good news: Things will finally start cooling down. Bad news: You may want to buy one of those commemorative umbrellas ASAP. Here's the latest forecasts:
