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Duke-bound Rianne Malixi Wins U.S. Women's Amateur 3 & 2, Secures Historic Double

Aug 11, 2024, 08:24 PM

Rianne Malixi, a Duke-bound golfer, has achieved a historic victory by winning the U.S. Women's Amateur at Southern Hills in Tulsa. The 17-year-old golfer from the Philippines defeated Askterisk Talley 3 & 2 in a rematch of last month's U.S. Girls Junior Amateur final. With this win, Malixi becomes only the second player to secure both the U.S. Women's Amateur and U.S. Girls' Junior titles in the same year. She is the ninth player to win both titles. Malixi showcased remarkable skill throughout the tournament, maintaining a strong lead in the final match and demonstrating exceptional ability from the bunkers.