Lowcountry Stage Set for 11th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball

4/30/2026 11:57:00 AM

The Carolinas open the 2026 championship season on a national stage.

The 11th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship heads to Daniel Island Club in Charleston, S.C., May 2–6, marking the first USGA championship contested in the region this year.

Set against the marshes and tidal creeks of the Lowcountry, 64 sides, 128 players, will compete for one of amateur golf’s premier titles.

A Championship Returns to South Carolina

This will be the second U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball contested in South Carolina and the 22nd USGA championship held in the state. Daniel Island Club previously hosted the 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur, reinforcing its place among the region’s top championship venues.

The Ralston Creek Course will play to 6,457 yards, par 72, challenging players with a mix of strategic design and coastal elements.

Format: Two Paths, One Trophy

The championship begins with two rounds of stroke play on May 2–3. The field is then cut to the low 32 sides, who advance to match play.

From there, five rounds of head-to-head competition will determine the champions, culminating in the 18-hole final on May 6.

Four-ball rewards aggressive play and teamwork. Each player plays her own ball, and the lowest score on each hole counts for the side.

Strong Carolinas Presence

The Carolinas are well represented in the field, with North Carolina among the most represented states. Additionally, several players with connections to the USGA’s National Development Program, including competitors from North Carolina, highlight the strength of the junior pipeline in the region.

Carolinas Sides in the Field

Ella Spence (15), Waxhaw, N.C. / Eleanor Burnette (21), Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
Leah Edwards (18), Greensboro, N.C. / Reagan Ramage (18), Burlington, Ky.
Colleen Shepard (37), Charlotte, N.C. / Alisa White (34), Southern Pines, N.C.
Maria Isabella Errichetto (17), Southern Pines, N.C. / Emerson Roychoudhury (17), Leesburg, Va.

A Field Blending Youth and Experience

The championship showcases one of the most diverse age ranges in amateur golf:

Youngest competitor: 13 years old
Oldest competitor: 64 years old
Average age: 20.6

From rising juniors to seasoned champions, the field reflects the full spectrum of the amateur game.

Among the notable competitors:

Past champions Savannah Barber and Alexa Saldana return
Seven-time USGA champion Ellen Port headlines the veteran presence
Top-ranked juniors and future college standouts round out the field

What’s at Stake

The winning side earns:

A 10-year exemption into the championship
Exemptions into multiple USGA championships, including the U.S. Women’s Amateur
Custody of the championship trophy for one year
A place in the USGA’s Hall of Champions

Carolinas Golf on a National Stage

For the Carolinas, this championship is more than a stop on the USGA calendar.

It’s a chance to showcase the region’s courses, players, and continued impact on the national amateur game.

Carolinas Golf Association

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