Carla Bernat Escuder Becomes First Spanish Woman to Win Augusta National Women's Amateur
The Kansas State senior delivered a record-breaking performance, overcoming a two-shot deficit to secure a historic victory with a 4-under 68 in the final round.
- Carla Bernat Escuder finished with a 54-hole total of 204, becoming the first golfer in Augusta National Women's Amateur history to record three rounds in the 60s.
- She overcame a two-shot deficit and held off challenges from Asterisk Talley and defending champion Lottie Woad to claim the title.
- Her short game, honed with guidance from Spanish golfer Jose Luis Ballester, proved critical during key moments of the final round.
- Bernat Escuder's victory is celebrated as a milestone for Spanish and women's golf, joining the legacy of Spanish greats like Seve Ballesteros and Sergio Garcia.
- The 21-year-old plans to commemorate her historic win with a tattoo of the Augusta National Women's Amateur logo.