Asterisk Talley
Definition
Asterisk Talley is a 17-year-old American amateur golfer from Chowchilla, California, known for her exceptional junior achievements and competitive performances in major USGA and international amateur events.
Born February 14, 2009, she has won titles including the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball (2024), Hilton Grand Vacations Annika Invitational (2025), and multiple AJGA tournaments, and represented the U.S. in the Junior Solheim Cup and Curtis Cup.
Her unique first name 'Asterisk' means 'little star' in Greek, reflecting her mother's heritage and her rising stardom in golf.
Examples
Asterisk Talley turned Rae's Creek into her personal footnote factory with a seven on the 12th, but bounced back like a true little star.
When Bryson DeChambeau pulled Asterisk Talley aside for a pep talk after her Augusta meltdown, it was clear golf's bad boy had gone full mentor mode.
Asterisk Talley's scorecard at the ANWA might need an asterisk of its own after that wild Saturday swing, yet her grit stole the show.
With a name screaming 'little star,' Asterisk Talley lived up to it by leading the Augusta National Women's Amateur before the golf gods scripted a plot twist.