Raegan Denton, a golf signee from LSU, made an impressive debut at the Augusta National Women鈥檚 Amateur, finishing her first round at 5-under 67. Playing at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Georgia, she achieved a bogey-free performance and currently sits tied for sixth, just two strokes off the lead. Denton credited her composure and focus for her success, emphasizing her ability to handle pressure throughout the round. The top 30 competitors will advance to the final round at Augusta National, with 31 golfers breaking par in the opening round, indicating a challenging cut line.

By the Numbers
  • Denton shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 in the first round.
  • She hit 16-of-18 greens in regulation and recorded five birdies.
State of Play
  • Denton is T6 after the first round, only two shots behind leaders Maria Jose Marin and Soomin Oh.
  • LSU teammate Rocio Tejedo is tied for 59th, finishing at 4-over par 76.
What's Next

Denton will tee off for her second round on Thursday at 8:21 a.m. CT, as she aims to maintain her position and secure a spot in the final round at Augusta National. Tejedo will also need a strong performance to contend for the cut after her first round struggles.

Bottom Line

Raegan Denton鈥檚 remarkable start positions her as a strong contender in the prestigious Augusta National Women鈥檚 Amateur, showcasing both her talent and composure on a significant stage. Her performance thus far highlights the potential impact of her decision to join LSU鈥檚 golf program.