Malixi, Talley Face Off in U.S. Women's Amateur

The 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur championship match at Southern Hills Country Club featured a historic rematch between 17-year-old Rianne Malixi and 15-year-old Asterisk Talley, who previously faced off in the U.S. Girls’ Junior final just three weeks prior. Due to anticipated storms, the first 18 holes were played on Saturday, marking the first time a U.S. Women’s Amateur final began on a Saturday and the first time two finalists have faced each other in both the U.S. Girls’ Junior and U.S. Women’s Amateur championships. Talley, who leads 1 up halfway through the match, aims to become the third youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur while Malixi seeks to join the exclusive club of players who have won both championships in the same year. Both players have impressive records this summer, with Talley at 15-1 and Malixi at 11-0 in USGA match play events. The matchup highlights the rising talent in junior golf and the unique circumstances surrounding this year’s championship.