Kiara Romero earns low-amateur honors at U.S. Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Kiara Romero secured low amateur honors at the U.S. Women's Open, shooting 3-under 68 on Sunday. She finished at 3 under for the week and moved closer to earning her LPGA card through the league’s Elite Amateur Pathway program. Romero needs 20 points for membership and currently has 16, with upcoming events including the Curtis Cup and Arnold Palmer Cup potentially leading to further points. Fellow amateur Maria Jose Marin narrowly missed tying for low amateur, adding to her own points tally.
- •Romero shot 3-under 68 on Sunday at Riviera.
- •She finished the tournament at 3 under for the week.
- •Romero has 16 LEAP points, needs 20 for LPGA membership.
- •Marin earned two LEAP points, totaling 15.
- •Romero will compete in the Curtis Cup next week.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kiara Romero wins low-amateur honors at U.S. Women's Open, earns pivotal LEAP points
"Kiara Romero secured low amateur honors at the U.S. Women's Open and is closing in on her professional LPGA card.
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