Carla Bernat Escuder Seizes Historic ANWA Victory Amid Augusta Drama

Final Round Fireworks at Augusta National

Spain's Carla Bernat Escuder etched her name in golf history with a clutch performance at the 6th Augusta National Women's Amateur, carding a 4-under 68 in Sunday's pressure-packed finale. The 21-year-old Valencia native withstood a fierce challenge from 16-year-old American Asterisk Talley, who electrified the gallery with a spectacular eagle on the opening hole.

Key Moments That Decided the Championship:

🔥 Talley's 92-yard hole-out eagle on No. 1 set early fireworks
🏌️‍♀️ Bernat Escuder's 14-foot birdie putt at No. 13 maintained momentum
⛳ Crucial 8-foot par save by the Spaniard at No. 17
😮 Defending champion Woad's bunker disaster on 16th ended title defense

Statistical Dominance:	Player	Final Score	Birdies	Pars
Bernat Escuder	-12	6	12	78%
Talley	-11	5	13	82%
Woad	-9	3	14	71%

Champion's Reward: The victory earns Bernat Escuder exemptions into:

Chevron Championship
US Women's Open
Amundi Evian Championship
AIG Women's Open

Woad's Record Streak Continues: Despite disappointment, the English star extended her remarkable run of 9 consecutive top-3 finishes in elite amateur events. Her final-round 72 featured 14 pars but lacked the closing magic that secured her 2023 title.

Next Generation Arrives: Talley's performance marked the best finish by a 16-year-old in ANWA history, signaling the Arizona native as golf's newest prodigy. Her final-round 68 included 5 birdies and that unforgettable opening eagle.

Historical Context: Bernat Escuder becomes:

First Spanish winner of ANWA
Third European champion in event history
Fourth player to win multiple elite amateur events in same season

Technical Excellence: The champion credited her victory to improved driving accuracy (78% fairways hit) and a refined putting stroke developed under coach Victor García, who previously mentored Masters champion Sergio García.