Megha Ganne Wins 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Title

Megha Ganne, the Stanford University standout who first stunned the golf world as a 17-year-old co-leader at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open, claimed the crowning achievement of her amateur career on Sunday, defeating Brooke Biermann 4&3 in the 36-hole final of the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes.

In brisk winds gusting to 30 mph on one of America’s most celebrated links, Ganne delivered a performance of poise, trajectory control, and mental resolve well beyond her 21 years—securing her place among the championship’s legendary winners.

From Junior Standout to National Champion

Ganne’s triumph caps over a decade of elite amateur golf. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey by parents of Indian origin, she competed at high levels from age 12 under longtime coach Katie Rudolph. Her accolades include four Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals, being AJGA Girls Player of the Year (2021), and a semifinal run at the 2019 U.S. Women’s Amateur.

Ganne is a rising senior at Stanford University, born to Indian parents Hari and Sudha in Holmdel, New Jersey.

She's been a prominent name in American amateur golf with achievements like being low amateur at the 2021 U.S. Women's Open and a 3-0 performance on the winning 2022 USA Curtis Cup Team.

At Stanford, Ganne contributed to Stanford’s 2024 NCAA Team title and won the 2024 Nanea Invitational. She entered the U.S. Am ranked No. 12 in the WAGR and was a top contender for the Annika Award.

Earlier in 2025, she made headlines at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, firing a record-setting opening round 63 at Champions Retreat to take the lead—a career best that underscored her rising stature. She ultimately finished tied for 7th in the event.