UCLA's rising junior, Jen Lee, will compete in the 126th U.S. Women's Amateur from August 4-9 at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Lee, currently ranked No. 53 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, will make her debut in this prestigious tournament after a successful season with the Bruins. She tees off for her first round on August 4 at 10:54 a.m. PT and aims to advance beyond the cut to the match play stage, which starts on August 6. The champion will earn a gold medal, trophy custody for a year, and exemptions into several major tournaments, including the 2027 U.S. Women's Open.

By the Numbers
  • 156 amateurs are competing in the tournament.
  • Lee ranked second on her team with a 72.6 scoring average last season.
State of Play
  • Jen Lee quickly established herself as a top performer at UCLA, earning All-Big Ten First Team honors.
  • She has tallied three top-10 finishes and two Big Ten Women's Golfer of the Week awards this past season.
What's Next

Following the stroke play rounds, the field will be cut to 64 players, and match play will commence, where Lee hopes to continue her success and make a deep run in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Jen Lee's participation in the U.S. Women's Amateur is an opportunity to showcase her skills on a national stage, with the potential for impactful future exemptions on the line for the tournament champion.