The 17-year-old American amateur continues her impressive run in Phoenix with a second-round 65, moving into contention at the LPGA Ford Championship.
Asterisk Talley, the top-ranked American amateur, delivered another impressive performance at the LPGA Tour‘s Ford Championship in Phoenix, Arizona. The 17-year-old shot a seven-under 65 in the second round to position herself among the tournament contenders heading into the weekend.
Talley now sits tied for ninth place at 14-under par after 54 holes, building on what has already been a remarkable week in the Arizona desert. The teenager finished her second round with a flourish, stringing together four consecutive birdies to cap off her strong day on the course.
Historic Amateur Performance
The young American’s play through 36 holes proved particularly noteworthy. Talley’s 10-under total through two rounds marked the lowest score by an amateur on the LPGA Tour in the past five years, underscoring the quality of her ball-striking and composure against elite professional competition.
For context, amateur players rarely compete at the highest levels of professional golf, and when they do, sustained low scoring is exceedingly rare. Talley’s ability to maintain such consistent play against a field of seasoned professionals speaks to her exceptional talent and tournament readiness.
Looking Ahead to Augusta National
Talley’s strong showing in Phoenix comes ahead of an equally significant opportunity. The 17-year-old is set to compete in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur next week, another prestigious event that showcases elite female talent in golf.
For a player her age and amateur status, the opportunity to compete at multiple high-profile events in consecutive weeks—and to perform at such a high level—represents a significant step in her development as a golfer. Whether competing against amateurs or professionals, Talley has demonstrated she belongs in elite company.