CORVALLIS, Ore. – Ellie Slama was selected to compete at the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur. The field includes 72 of the world's best players.
"Receiving an invitation to the Augusta National Women's Amateur is representative of a remarkable amateur career, and so much more," said Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. "We share in the excitement of the players, not only for what will unfold in April, but also for what their involvement will mean to increasing interest in the women's game."
Slama, a sophomore from Salem, Ore.