Kiara Romero and Maria Jose Marin finish top ten at U.S. Women's Open

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kiara Romero and Maria Jose Marin finish top ten at U.S. Women's Open

Summary

Amateurs Kiara Romero and Maria Jose Marin each carded rounds of 68 at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open held at Riviera Country Club. Romero, the No. 1-ranked amateur, finished tied for sixth, while Marin ended up tied for eighth. Five amateurs concluded the tournament in the top 34, marking a significant showing for emerging players in women's golf. Romero's performance enhances her status as a promising talent, and both players earned exemptions for the 2027 U.S. Women's Open at Inverness Club.

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•Romero finished tied for sixth at 2 under par.
•Marin finished tied for eighth at 1 under par.
•This was the first time two amateurs finished in the top 10 since 2005.
•Five amateurs were among the top 34 players on the leaderboard.
•Both players earned exemptions to the 2027 U.S. Women's Open.

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Amateurs Kiara Romero and Maria Jose Marin each carded 68s this week at Riviera Country Club that fueled their respective top-10 finishes.
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