Asterisk Talley shoots 5-under 66 in Round 3 of U.S. Women's Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Asterisk Talley shoots 5-under 66 in Round 3 of U.S. Women's Open

Summary

Asterisk Talley, a 17-year-old amateur golfer, recorded a remarkable 5-under 66 in her third round at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, held at Riv. With five birdies and no bogeys, she is now within three spots of the leaders and tied for the second-lowest round by an amateur in the tournament's history. This performance marks her third consecutive U.S. Women’s Open, following earlier rounds of 71 and 75. Talley expressed satisfaction after her earlier struggles, stating that she felt like she was able to hit the ball effectively throughout her round.

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By the Numbers

•Talley finishes Round 3 at 5-under overall.
•She has gone 24 holes without a bogey.
•Talley is competing in her third U.S. Women's Open.
•Her previous rounds were 71 and 75.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Talley fired the second-lowest score by an amateur in championship history and the lowest for a weekend round: a bogey-free, 5-under 66 Saturday at Riviera.
— Yahoo Sports