Nancy Cox secures match play spot at U.S. Women's Amateur

Nancy Cox from Ponte Vedra Beach shot a 71 on August 5, ensuring her place in match play at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee. After an opening round score of 75, Cox recorded four birdies in a seven-hole stretch during the second round, finishing with a 2-over 146 across both rounds. This performance placed her in a tie for 36th, comfortably above the cut line for the low 64 players. Kaitlyn Schroeder, from the University of North Florida, fell short of qualifying, finishing her rounds at 8-over 152. Match play begins on August 5, with further rounds scheduled through August 9.

• 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nancy Cox of Ponte Vedra Beach reserves a spot in U.S. Women's Amateur match play