With an extraordinary action, Clarisa Temelo consecrated herself as champion of the Women's Amateur Latin America, consolidating herself as one of the great promises of women's amateur golf. The Mexican scored a total of 275 goals, 9 under par, which allowed her to prevail by a large margin of six goals over her closest competitor, Emily Odwin of Barbados, who finished the tournament with a card of 72 goals. This triumph, also a hit on her young career, secured her invitations to the three most important female majors in the world in 2025.
Temelo's triumph was not the only cause for celebration for Mexico, as Cory López, also Mexican, took credit for the third place finish in which he finished with 73 goals. Ambas jugadoras demonstrated the high level of Mexican women's golf, making it clear that the country continues to feel an emerging power in the amateur field.
The tournament, celebrated in the prestigious Lima Golf Club, brought together the best amateur golfers in the region. The Colombian Luana Valero married with fourth place, closing her participation with a total of 284 goals. For its part, the fifth place was shared by the Peruvian María Salinas, who recorded a final of 66 goals, and the Argentines Ela Anacona and Mercedes Aldana, together with an accumulation of 2 over pars.
During the final round, Temelo showed impressive toughness and control, characteristics that allowed her to dominate the field with confidence. Started the day with birdies in the neighborhood 5s of day one and day two, this allowed me to quickly settle into the red numbers. Although he performed with bogeys in Years 5 and 7, he regained his composure with a crucial birdie in Summer 9. His example in the second half of the return was equally solid, with birdies in Years 10 and 14, and an irrelevant bogeyman in the 10s and 14s. 18s which did not affect Su Victoria. This underlying control of pressure allowed him to lift the trophy and consolidate himself as the best player of the tournament.
At the end of the event, Temelo expressed his emotion: “The truth, no thought left in the marker during the patrol. I didn't have a precise idea of my position, I just knew that I was playing well. Faltando dos hoyos, me di cuenta de como iba el tournament. I am very appreciated for this experience. From the beginning of the week it was a dream to play this tournament, and now I'm very excited by everything that comes.”
The young golfer, currently in his freshman year at the University of Arkansas, has not only earned the championship title, but also has a unique set of opportunities. Thanks to her victory, Temelo secured participation in the three women's majors in 2025: the AIG Women's Open, which will be played at Royal Porthcawl, Gales; the Chevron Championship, which will be celebrated at The Club at Carlton Woods, United States; and the Amundi Evian Championship, a contest at the Evian Resort Golf Club, France. Additionally, you have received an invitation to compete in the Women's Amateur Championship, which will take place at Nairn Golf Club, Scotland next year.
El Women's Amateur Latin America is organized by The R&A and the Fundación ANNIKA, and features Annika Sörenstam, legend of women's golf and embajadora of the event. At the end of the tournament, Sörenstam congratulated Temelo and left his example: “Clarisa demonstrated not only her talent, but also her determination and ability to handle pressure. I'm sure this is just the beginning of a brilliant career.”
Temelo also approved the opportunity to appreciate those who supported him in his trajectory: “I ask for appreciation from my family, the Federación Mexicana de Golf, my friends and my university coaches. This triumph was not possible without him. Playing this tournament was an incredible experience and sharing it with so many people who let me know they enjoyed it even more. This is part of the journey that I am returning to reach my goals.”
Another major piece of news during the event was the announcement that Mexico will be the host site for the 2025 edition of the Women's Amateur Latin America. While details have not yet been confirmed, this represents a major achievement for the country, which has hosted the region's best amateur golfers on two occasions in less than five years. These types of events not only amplify the visibility of golf in Mexico, but also inspire new generations of players to continue developing in the sport.
Clarisa Temelo's outcome in this tournament marks a before and after in her career. At just 19 years old, his international design seems to have no limits. His participation in the 2025 Majors will be a precious opportunity to consolidate himself on the global scene and direct his talent towards the best players in the world. For now, your focus will be on continuing to improve and taking advantage of every opportunity that presents itself.
The Women's Amateur Latin America not only had a getaway for Temelo's talent, but also a celebration of women's golf in the region. With an extremely high level of expertise and impeccable organisation, the tournament reaffirms its importance as a platform for future sports stars. Clarisa Temelo, with Victoria, not only raises the title, but also the hope that Mexican women's golf will shine on the international scene.
