AGA Women’s Amateur Championship

The AGA Women’s Amateur Championship is a prestigious event organized by the American Golf Association. The tournament features a two-stage format beginning with 18 holes of stroke play qualifying, followed by 36 holes of stroke play to determine the top 64 players advancing to match play rounds. Match play then proceeds through several rounds culminating in an 18-hole final to determine the champion. The field usually includes around 156 competitors, including exempt players, all amateur women golfers who qualify based on handicap and prior results. Play spans multiple days, with exact scheduling accommodating the qualifier, match play rounds, and final. Qualification requires an updated handicap index, typically very low, reflecting elite amateur status.