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Rachel Heck advances to Round of 32 at U.S. Women's Amateur

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Rachel Heck advances to Round of 32 at U.S. Women's Amateur
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Rachel Heck secured her spot in the Round of 32 at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur, held at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, TN. Heck, ranked 2,573rd in the world, overcame world No. 22 Anna Davis, winning their first-round match 1 up. After controlling much of the match, Heck faced adversity when she missed a birdie attempt on the 17th but successfully closed out the match with a solid putt on the final hole. She will next compete against Gianna Singh on Friday.

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  • •Heck defeated Anna Davis 1 up in the Round of 64.
  • •She previously served as an on-course commentator at the U.S. Girls' Junior.
  • •Heck is playing in her ninth U.S. Women's Amateur.
  • •She will face Gianna Singh in the Round of 32.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rachel Heck craved the pressure. Now she's embracing it again at the U.S. Women's Amateur
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Rachel Heck missed the pressure. Now she's embracing again in her home state at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur at The Honors Course.

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