Teenager knocking out past champ highlights U.S. Women’s Amateur Round of 64

There was no shortage of excitement at Bel-Air on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES — The drama and intensity picked up in a big way Wednesday at Bel-Air Country Club.

The 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur moved to match play, and the day started early with a 10-for-9 playoff. It took only two holes to get the bracket set, and then match play was underway.

Players got a little bit of everything from the weather Wednesday. Early-morning clouds gave way to plenty of midday sun with some afternoon showers, as well. However, that rain didn’t damper any of the excitement from the Round of 64 in match play, with plenty of matches going to extra holes and upsets across the board.

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Kiara Romero, the 12th seed who three weeks ago won the U.S. Girls’ Junior, is one of the big names heading home early after falling to Thienna Huyhn. However, only two of the top 10 seeds were knocked out, and plenty of stars remain in Hollywood.

Here’s everything you need to know from the Round of 64 at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur, including best Round of 32 matchups and TV information for Thursday.