Why is the Augusta National Women's, won by Colombian golfer María José Marín, so important?
The Augusta Masters is the most important professional golf tournament and was created by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in 1932, since then the green jacket has been one of the most coveted by golfers in the world...
TL;DR
- María José Marín won the Augusta National Women's Amateur, setting a tournament record with 14 strokes under par.
- The Augusta National Women's Amateur is considered the most prestigious tournament for female amateur golfers.
- Nicolás Echavarría, a Colombian professional golfer with three PGA titles, will compete in the Masters.
- Echavarría is motivated by Marín's historic win and aims for a strong performance at Augusta.