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The inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur starts this week.

72 women amateurs will compete over 54 holes of stroke play. The first 36 holes will be played over two days at the Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta.

The final round featuring the top 30 players will compete at Augusta National on Saturday.

Italian Virginia Elena Carta will compete in the event this week and told Sportsworld's Sarah Mulkerrins it's time for a Women's Masters tournament.

Photo: Masters flag (Getty Images)