Marin makes history at Augusta
Colombian teenager delivers record-breaking win with fearless finish
Augusta, GA - Maria Jose Marin became the first Colombian and Latin American champion of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur after a composed final-round 68 secured a four-shot victory on 14 under par.
The 19-year-old, ranked No. 7 in the amateur world, set a championship record total of 202 and closed with rounds of 65-69-68 to seal a landmark triumph at Augusta National.
“It’s now or never, I’m going for it,” Marin said of her decisive approach at the par-5 13th, where she chose aggression over caution and seized control of the tournament.
Marin began the day one shot back but surged ahead through Amen Corner, capitalising on a costly error by Asterisk Talley at the 12th before birdieing the 13th to take the outright lead.
Her composure under pressure was underlined by a crucial par save at the 10th and another birdie at the 16th, leaving her with a comfortable margin as she walked up the 18th.
“When I got off of 18… I want you to be the first ones I hug,” she said, reflecting on celebrating with her parents moments after completing the victory.
Andrea Revuelta finished second on 206, with Soomin Oh third on 207, as five players posted final rounds of 68 on a demanding Augusta National layout.
Marin’s win carried wider significance beyond the leaderboard, marking a breakthrough moment for golf in Colombia and across Latin America.
“I can just say dream big. Never give up on your dreams,” she said. “It’s just because all of my hard work and my perseverance and the love that I have for the game.”