US Women's Junior

Rianne Malixi achieved a remarkable feat by winning the U.S. Women's Amateur title at Southern Hills, defeating Asterisk Talley 3 and 2 in the final, just weeks after dominating her in the U.S. Girls' Junior final. Malixi's victory marks her as only the second player in history to win both championships in the same year, joining Eun Jeong Seong from 2016. Despite Talley leading after the first 18 holes, Malixi regained control with impressive birdies, ultimately sealing her win. Talley, a 15-year-old golfer from California, had previously teamed up with Sarah Lim to win the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball. Malixi, who plans to attend Duke University in 2025, displayed resilience throughout the tournament, having advanced through challenging matches in earlier rounds. This win further solidifies her growing reputation in the world of amateur golf.