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Two amateurs make their mark during third round of U.S. Women's Open

LA Times · Jun 6, 2026, 11:38 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Two amateurs with unforgettable names made their mark at Riviera Country Club on Saturday.
  • Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng — both barely old enough to get behind the wheel — turned in remarkable performances in the third round of the U.S.
  • On a postcard day, Talley assembled a bogey-free round suitable for framing.

Aphrodite Deng hits off the third tee during the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. (Jessie Alcheh / Associated Press) By Sam Farmer Staff Writer Follow June 6, 2026 4:38 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

Two amateurs with unforgettable names made their mark at Riviera Country Club on Saturday.

Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng — both barely old enough to get behind the wheel — turned in remarkable performances in the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open, each proving she belongs among the best players in the game.

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