EVANS, Ga. (AP) — Stanford’s Megha Ganne set the Augusta National Women’s Amateu r record on Wednesday with a 9-under 63 at Champions Retreat, giving her a two-shot lead over defending champion Lottie Woad, who did her best to track down Ganne.

Conditions and course changes due to Hurricane Helene led to low scores during Wednesday's opening round of the 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur.

The sophomore at Stanford opened the 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur with a bogey-free 9-under 63, a new ANWA scoring record.

One of the greatest amateur fields in women's golf will descend upon one of the greatest golf courses in the sport this week. The 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur represents the sixth playing of the event and boasts the strongest list of competitors yet.

Lottie Woad will try to become the first player to defend the Augusta National Women's Amateur title when she tees it up at the home of the Masters this week.

The 17-year-old Estero golfer shot an even-par 72 in Thursday's second round at Champions Golf Retreat and is tied for 17th place at 2-under.

Megha Ganne set the Augusta National Women's Amateur record on Wednesday with a 9-under 63 at Champions Retreat, giving her a two-shot lead over defending champion Lottie Woad.

Three South Carolina student-athletes competed in the first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at the Champion's Retreat Golf Club Wednesday.

Kiara Romero of the United States and Lottie Woad of Scotland share the clubhouse lead during the second round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans, Georgia.