Inside the field at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur
The 126th U.S. Women's Amateur golf championship is set to take place at The Honors Course in Tennessee, featuring a diverse field of 156 players from 16 countries. The tournament highlights a mix of junior champions, collegiate stars, and seasoned amateurs.
Why it matters
The U.S. Women's Amateur is a premier event in amateur golf, serving as a significant platform for the development of future professional athletes.
The U.S. Women's Amateur assembles one of the strongest fields in amateur golf. The 126th championship at The Honors Course continues that tradition, bringing together 156 players from 16 countries and 33 states to compete for one of the game's most prestigious titles.
As we've seen year after year, there is no single path to the U.S. Women's Amateur — and this year's field reflects that. Junior champions, collegiate standouts, seasoned amateurs and international contenders have all earned their place in Tennessee.
This week, the average age of competitors is just 19.9 years old, although the field spans five decades — from 14-year-old Maggie Jiayi Ma to Australia's Sue Wooster, who is 64.
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