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Rachel Heck advances with match-play win at U.S. Women's Amateur

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Rachel Heck advances with match-play win at U.S. Women's Amateur
Summary

Rachel Heck secured a 1-up victory over Anna Davis on August 7 at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur in Oltawah, Tennessee. This win marked Heck's first match-play victory at the event since reaching the quarterfinals in 2023. Heck expressed joy in feeling competitive emotions again during a tightly contested match against Davis, the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion. Her victory comes during her third competitive event of the year, signifying a positive return to the sport.

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  • •Heck won 1-up against Davis in the round of 64.
  • •The match concluded on the 18th green at The Honors Course.
  • •Heck's last match-play victory at this event was in 2023.
  • •This is her third competitive event of 2026.
  • •Heck expressed excitement over returning to competitive emotions.
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  • 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rachel Heck finds something she's been missing: ‘I haven't felt that in a long time'
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For Rachel Heck, Thursday's 1-up victory over Anna Davis at the 2026 U.S.

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