Oak Hills Country Club • San Antonio, Texas • May 11-15, 2024
The 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship features a diverse field of 64 teams (128 golfers) with various age groups, representing 34 U.S. states and seven countries.
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Age Groups: The tournament spans age 12 to 41, with an average age of 19.4.
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Youngest and Oldest: The youngest competitors are 14 years old, while the oldest is 41.
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Field Composition:
- Ages 12-15: 15 golfers
- Ages 16-19: 69 golfers
- Ages 20-29: 37 golfers
- Ages 30-39: 6 golfers
- Ages 40-64: 1 golfer
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State and International Representation:
- U.S. States: 34 states and the District of Columbia.
- International: Seven countries represented, including Canada, China, Denmark, England, Mexico, and Morocco.
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Notable Participants:
- USGA Champions: Three players, including Savannah Barber (2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball).
- Drive, Chip & Putt National Champions: Two players, including Emerson Blair (2016).
- Members of 2024 U.S. National Junior Team: Three players, including Chloe Kovelesky.
- U.S. National Development Program Grant Recipients: Seven players.
- Most U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Starts: Olivia Herrick leads with 5 appearances.
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Other Highlights:
- Sisters Competing: Six pairs, including Avery (14) and Emerie Schartz (16).
- College Teammates: 16 teams with current, past, or future college golfers.
- Notable Team Stories: Such as Shannon Johnson (41) and Megan Buck (35) competing as long-time friends and club members.
The tournament showcases a rich diversity of age, experience, and international representation, highlighting the depth and breadth of talent in women’s amateur golf.
Photo: USGA