AUGUSTA, Ga. – After inclement weather delayed second round action of the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) until 3 p.m., on Thursday afternoon, Duke's
Phoebe Brinker and
Erica Shepherd were able to get in 12 and nine holes, respectively.
The second round was originally scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m., but was delayed seven and a half hours as heavy rain went through the area all morning. With play starting at 3 p.m., only nine golfers were able to finish their rounds as play was called due to darkness at 7:52 p.m.
All remaining golfers will return to the course on Friday morning to conclude the action. Following the conclusion of the second round, all golfers will head to Augusta National Golf Club for a practice round. The top-30 following 36 holes will then play on Saturday in the final round at Augusta National Golf Club.
Brinker is tied for 18th overall with six holes remaining. She was 3-over through 12 holes in the second round and 4-over for the tournament. Shepherd was 2-over through nine holes and is 9-over for the tournament, which is tied for 52nd.
Beatrice Wallin, Amari Avery and Hailey Borja currently lead the field at even-par with holes still remaining in the second round.
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