2 share lead at Augusta
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The world’s top-ranked amateur Jennifer Kupcho and 16-year-old Zoe Campos shared the lead on Wednesday as the inaugural edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur teed off.
The tournament, announced last year by organizers of the Masters, will see women compete for the first time for a trophy at Augusta National tomorrow after the field is winnowed from 72 to 30 for the final round. It’s a landmark move for the club that didn’t admit any women members until 2012.
On Wednesday, Kupcho and Campos led the field at Champions Retreat Golf Club, venue for the first two rounds.
US collegiate champion Kupcho was first on the first tee at 9am, conquering her nerves to drill her drive and launch what she called a “perfect” day.
“It was very official,” Kupcho said. “I walked up, everyone was very quiet, like no talking to each other at all. I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is crazy.’”
With Augusta National and Masters Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley in attendance, Kupcho admitted she was “a little nervous.” It didn’t show as she hit every green in regulation in her bogey-free four-under round.
All 72 entrants will play a practice round at Augusta National today.
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