Early Invites Announced for the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur
January 24, 2026 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
A running list of the first confirmed names headed to Augusta.
Early invitations for the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) are already being announced as college programs begin confirming players who will compete at Augusta National Golf Club next spring.
The 2026 ANWA is scheduled for April 1–4, 2026, and the field will feature 72 of the world’s top amateur golfers. While the complete field is typically finalized closer to the championship, early invites and acceptances provide the first look at notable names expected in Augusta.
Confirmed Early Invites (Running List)
- Cayetana Fernández García-Poggio (Texas A&M) — Making her fourth ANWA appearance.
- Vanessa Borovilos (Texas A&M) — First ANWA appearance; former Drive, Chip & Putt winner.
- Grace Kilcrease (Oklahoma State) — Invited following a strong collegiate performance.
- Rianne Malixi (Duke) — Accepted invitation for the 2026 event.
- Andie Smith (Duke) — Accepted invitation for the 2026 event.
- Min-Gaultier (TCU) — Invited to compete at the 2026 ANWA.
- Chloe Kovelesky (Wake Forest) — Set to make her ANWA debut in 2026.
- Macy Pate (Wake Forest) — Returning to ANWA for a second straight year.
- Eunseo Choi (Pepperdine) — Received an invitation to the 2026 ANWA.
Event Details
- Event: Augusta National Women’s Amateur
- Dates: April 1–4, 2026
- Field Size: 72 players
How the ANWA Field Is Selected
The final 72-player field is typically determined in early 2026 using a combination of factors, including the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and other key amateur achievements and major tournament results.
Tracker Updates
This article will be updated as additional invitations and acceptances are announced. If you have a confirmed invite to add, send it our way and we’ll verify and update the list.
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