Rianne Malixi and Andie Smith of Duke women's golf concluded their participation in the Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) after failing to secure a position in the top 30, which would advance them to the final round. Malixi finished with an even-par total of 144, missing the cut by one stroke, while Smith ended at 146 overall, three strokes shy of advancing. Both players will still practice on Friday and attend the final round on Saturday. Malixi and Smith's next competition will be the ACC Championship from April 16-19 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • Malixi scored rounds of 73 and 71, finishing at an even-par 144.
  • Smith recorded rounds of 74 and 72, resulting in a total of 146.
State of Play
  • Both players finished one and three strokes, respectively, outside the cut line.
  • Malixi had strong moments, including birdies on No. 3, No. 5, and No. 8 in the second round.
  • Smith opened the tournament with the first birdie of the event and ended with a birdie on No. 18.
What's Next

After the ANWA, Malixi and Smith will shift their focus to the ACC Championship, where they will aim for better results against a competitive field.

Bottom Line

While their ANWA runs have concluded, both players showed potential and will look to build on their experience as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.