Augusta National to host women’s amateur tournament from 2019

• First event for women since Masters venue opened in 1933
• Condoleezza Rice present at announcement by Fred Ridley

In what will be viewed as a further departure from age-old prejudices, Augusta National has revealed it will host a women’s amateur tournament from 2019 – the first competition for women to be staged at the home of the Masters since it opened in 1933.

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship will be a 54-hole event featuring 72 players. Rounds one and two are, initially at least, to be hosted at the Champions Retreat club in Augusta before the top-30 proceed to Augusta National. The final round will take place on the Saturday preceding the Masters.

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