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the world’s top-ranked women’s amateur
was among a field of 30 cut from 72 to play
the final round of the inaugural Augusta
Kupcho was mesmerizing on the back nine at
Augusta, overcoming a migraine to go five under
par on the final six holes, shooting 67 to win
by four strokes. She went on to graduate, join
the LPGA, and finish the season 39th on the
money list. Nearly a year later, after moving
from Colorado to Arizona, she spoke with
us about the round that changed her life. ▶
AL AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR BY KEELY LEVINS
