Thai golfer Eila Galitsky delivered a stellar performance at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, shooting a tournament-best 66 on Saturday to climb into the top five. Her impressive round tied Bailey Shoemaker’s record from last season for the lowest final round in ANWA history.
Hailing from Chiang Mai, Galitsky dazzled on the back nine, playing bogey-free with a remarkable 31 (-5). Highlights of her round included a skillful chip shot that landed within five feet of the pin and birdies on the par-5s at holes 13 and 15. Her 54-hole score of 208 (-8) also set a new low for a Gamecock player at the ANWA. With this top-five finish, Galitsky becomes only the second South Carolina player to achieve such a feat.
The Gamecocks now set their sights on the SEC Championship, scheduled for April 14–18 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, which will host the event for the second consecutive year.