Inspired by slain Iowa State golfer, Ainhoa Olarra claims last spot in Augusta National Women's Amateur final usatoday.com

EVANS, Ga. — Ainhoa Olarra would touch the bracelet on her wrist bearing the initials of slain Iowa State golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena when she needed help on the greens at Champions Retreat. "Celia please," Olarra implored. "Send me help." Barquin Arozamena had always been a strong putter. Thursday's last request from Olarra came on the 17th green, when she drained a 25-foot birdie putt to become the last player to qualify to compete at Augusta National. Barquin Arozamena wanted to play in Augusta National Women's Amateur. So much so, Olarra said, that she had reached out to the Spanish Federation about playing in an event last January to boost her rankings. She thought Augusta would be worth delaying a professional career.