COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A member of Ohio State's women's golf team has been invited to play in the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur. Junior Kary Hollenbaugh will have her first career Augusta National Women's Amateur (ANWA) appearance this April, one of just 72 amateur women selected to compete in the international tournament. “All glory to God; I am so lucky and blessed to have these opportunities and I’m just so thankful,” Hollenbaugh said. “It’s surreal that I get to play at Augusta National with the best amateur golfers in the world, representing Ohio State." Which schools will be closed after Ohio State plays Notre Dame The 72 competitors will play over 54 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, a cut will take place and the leading 30 players will advance to the final round of competition at the historic Augusta National Golf Club. The event was announced during a press conference at the 2018 Masters Tournament to encourage participation and interest in the women's game. See previous coverage of events helping spur interest in women's golf in the video player above. Hollenbaugh had a strong winter season, winning her second straight South Atlantic Women's Amateur title with a four round score of 283 (-5). That victory and her third place success at the Patriot All-America secured her invitation to the ANWA. "Getting invited to the tournament has been a goal of mine for a long time. I am so excited for the experience, and I am looking forward to making incredible memories," Hollenbaugh said. "I am so thankful to my coaches and my team at Ohio State for helping me get here.” So long as the winner remains an amateur, the ANWA champion will be invited to the next five ANWAs, the U.S. Women's Open, the AIG Women's Open, the Chevron Championship, the Evian Championship and and USGA, R&A and PGA of America amateur championships she is eligible for during the year after her victory.