What to Know
- The United States captured its 15th Espirito Santo Trophy, winning the 2025 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship at Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines) in Singapore.
- USA, Spain, and the Republic of Korea finished tied at 18-under 558 after 72 holes.
- The tiebreaker—based on non-counting scores—went America’s way via Megha Ganne’s even-par 72 in Round 3, one better than Spain (73) and Korea (74).
- Spain and Korea each received silver; England and China tied for fourth at 16-under.
- Low individual: China’s Ying Xu at -13 with a closing 67.
- The World Amateur Team Championships are biennial (every two years) under the IGF.
Final Recap
The United States prevailed on a dramatic tiebreaker to win the 31st Women’s World Amateur Team Championship. After USA, Spain, and the Republic of Korea tied at 18-under 558, the decision came down to non-counting scores—Megha Ganne’s even-par 72 from Round 3 edging Spain (73) and Korea (74).
Catherine Park holed an 8-foot birdie on 18 for a closing 71, Farah O’Keefe matched with a 71, and Ganne delivered a bogey-free finale as the Americans erased a three-shot deficit to the defending champions from Korea. Spain’s Paula Martín Sampedro briefly pushed her side to 19-under before a bogey at 17 pulled them back; Korea’s Soomin Oh nearly chipped in at 18 but missed by inches.
What They Said
“We are beyond happy. We don’t get to do this often—to play for country—so we were just excited to be here.” — Megha Ganne
“Every single player was in it every single day… if it ever comes to a tiebreaker, we are going to that score.” — Kendra Graham, USA Captain
“I’m over the moon. I’m so happy for the girls. They all contributed big time.” — Chris Zambri, USA Coach
“The pressure of making that 8-footer and then knowing we won was unbelievable.” — Catherine Park
Championship Notes
- USA’s win is its 15th Espirito Santo Trophy, one shy of the U.S. men’s total of 16.
- England and China finished T-4 at 16-under.
- China’s Ying Xu was low individual at -13 (67 in the final round).
- Philippines’ Rianne Malixi finished T-2 (-9), leading the team to T-7—its best since 2014.
- Korea now has 10 medals in 18 appearances (5 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze).
- Spain’s silver is its second all-time and seventh medal overall.
Venue: Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines)
Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore Singapore’s Tanah Merah CC presented a strategic test: broad fairways framed by mature trees, sculpted bunkering, and firm multi-tiered greens that rewarded precise approach play. Warm, humid conditions with light breezes kept hydration and late-round focus paramount.
What’s Next — Men’s Eisenhower Trophy (Oct 8–11)
- Dates: October 8–11, 2025
- Venue: Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines), Singapore
- Format: Same as the women’s — 72 holes stroke play; teams of 3; two lowest scores count each round
- Defending Champions: United States (2023)
Team USA Roster & Highlights
- Mason Howell — 2025 U.S. Amateur Champion; among the youngest winners in event history; committed to the University of Georgia.
- Preston Stout — Two-time Big 12 Champion; part of Oklahoma State’s 2025 NCAA title team.
- Ethan Fang — 2025 R&A Amateur Champion; first American winner in 18 years; Oklahoma State standout.
With the women’s title secured, the U.S. can complete a rare sweep by winning both team championships in the same year—last done in 1994.