You've got mail: The invitations for the 2023 ANWA are out

January 19, 2023 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com

Duke trio Anne Chen (L), Phoebe Brinker and Erica Shepherd

Here's a look at some of the celebratory tweets from the invitees to one of women's golf's premier amateur events

The countdown to the fourth annual Augusta National Women's Amateur to be played March 29 through April 1 in Augusta, Ga has begun.

The invitations to one of women's golf's premier events began arriving in the player's mailboxes shortly after the first of the year, with the initial full field expected to be announced later this month.

The majority of the 72-player field will be selected according to the Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings while a handful of exemptions and special invitations will round out the rest of the field.

"I'm so excited to be invited to the Augusta National Women's Amateur this year," said Jennie Park of Texas A&M, currently listed eighth in the Golfweek/Sagarin collegiate women's rankings. "This was one of my biggest goals starting my senior year. It took a lot of patience and hard work to get to where I am today in my golf career and this invite is one of my biggest achievements.

"I can't wait to go and compete with the best amateurs around the world and have an experience of a lifetime!"

Here's a sampling of some of the players flashing their invitations on various social media accounts.

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Amari Avery (USC)

Here's the mail, it never fails! @anwagolf with the exciting news, Amari Avery is invited to the prestigious tournament for the third time! She tied for fourth last year, can’t wait for this year’s event. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/fneWHrHAnW
— USC Women’s Golf (@USCWomensGolf) January 18, 2023

Phoebe Brinker, Anne Chen and Erica Shepherd (Duke)

Congratulations to @ericashepherd35 @annechen_1 @pbrinker2020 on receiving their invitations to compete in the 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur 🤩👏

🔗 https://t.co/sPvHLmbKKI #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/GMnJBUU00z
— Duke Women's Golf (@DukeWGOLF) January 16, 2023

Brianna Chacon and Cynthia Lu (Oregon)

Heading back to Augusta 🦆

Congratulations to @briiichacon and Hsin-Yu (Cynthia) Lu on being invited to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur for the second year in a row!#GoDucks x @anwagolf pic.twitter.com/hp34pPB63S
— Oregon Women's Golf (@OregonWGolf) January 17, 2023

Gianna Clemente (Warren, Ohio)

Augusta….. hard work for sure, sacrifice, no doubt…. Payoff….unexplainable pic.twitter.com/CCOSapyBNM
— gianna clemente (@giaclementegolf) January 13, 2023

Maisie Filler (Florida)

Congratulations to Maisie Filler for receiving an invitation to the 2023 ANWA. We can’t wait to watch you shine! 🐊⭐️#GoGators | @anwagolf pic.twitter.com/6in4QbfIXp
— Gators Golf (@GatorsGolf) January 18, 2023

Charlotte Heath, Amelia Williamson, Lottie Woad (Florida State)

Congratulations to these three Seminoles on receiving invites to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur!

The tournament features an international field of 72 women amateurs. The event will take place March 29-April 1.

Good luck to Charlotte, Lottie, & Amelia! 🍢 #OneTribe pic.twitter.com/ByB61NXITF
— FSU Golf (@FSUGolf) January 17, 2023

Jennie Park (Texas A&M)

She’s heading to Augusta ‼️

Congrats to Jennie on receiving an invitation to the @anwagolf! So proud of you 🤠#GigEm pic.twitter.com/LbR7BYSRNY
— Texas A&M Women’s Golf (@aggiewomensgolf) January 13, 2023

Julia Lopez Ramirez (Mississippi State)

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 to Julia Lopez Ramirez on being invited to the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur!

📰 » https://t.co/37IZ2Pzq2j #HailState🐶
— Mississippi State Women’s Golf (@HailStateWG) January 18, 2023

Amanda Sambach, Jennifer Cleary and Beth Lillie (Virginia)

Congrats to @beth_lillie, @jennifercleary_ & @AmandaSambach. 3⃣ Hoos in the field for the 2023 @anwagolf https://t.co/0mAeWNArhs
— Virginia Women's Golf (@UVAWomensGolf) January 17, 2023

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The field for the 2023 Championship will consist of the following players based on the following qualifications:

1. Reigning U.S. Women's Amateur Champion
2. Reigning Women’s Amateur Champion
3. Reigning Women's Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion
4. Reigning R&A Girls Amateur Champion
5. Reigning U.S. Girls' Junior Champion
6. Reigning Girls Junior PGA Champion
7. Past champions of the Augusta National Women's Amateur within the last five years
8. The 30 highest-ranked players from the United States of America based on the prior year's (2021) final Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking, not otherwise qualified
9. After qualifications 1-8 above, the 30 highest ranked players not otherwise qualified, as listed on the prior year's (2021) final Women's World Amateur Ranking
10. Players receiving special invitations from the Augusta National Women's Amateur Committee

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The first two rounds of the ANWA will take place on the Island and Bluff nines at Champions Retreat Golf Club on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30. The entire field will then play Augusta National for an official practice round on Friday, March 31. The final round will take place at Augusta National on Saturday, April 1 and will feature the competitors who made the cut.

The champion will receive exceptions into three majors, the U.S. Women’s Open, AIG Women’s Open and for the first time, the Chevron Championship.

Results: Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA)

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Rose Zhang	Irvine, CA	1500	66-65-76=207
2	Jenny Bae	Suwanee, GA	1000	69-68-70=207
3	Andrea Lignell	, Sweden	700	67-69-74=210
4	Cayetana Fernandez	, Spain	700	73-69-71=213
T5	Saki Baba	, Japan	700	74-70-70=214

View full results for Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA)

About the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA)

You've got mail: The invitations for the 2023 ANWA are out

54-hole stroke-play tournament that will include a 72 player international field. The field will include winners of other recognized tournaments while also utilizing the Women's World Amateur Golf Rankings. The first two rounds will be played at Cham...