Round one of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur is complete, and the Honors Course wasted no time showing its teeth. Pete Dye’s championship layout demanded precision from start to finish, challenging players with exacting tee shots, uneven lies in the fairway, and lightning-fast greens that were unrelenting.
Leading the pack was 17-year-old Anna Iwanaga, who shot an impressive five-under 67 to give her a two-shot advantage on the field heading into the second round. Just two shots behind her were Madison Dabagia and Jie-En Lin, who shared second place at three-under after steady opening rounds.
One of the biggest names in the field, Asterisk Talley, was also in the mix after carding a 2-under 70 to finish tied for fourth and just three shots off the lead.
With one round of stroke play remaining, the pressure is on as the field narrows to just 64 spots heading into match play. For players, every shot could be the difference between contending for the championship and a ticket home.
