MOBILE, Ala. ā Lindy Duncan and
Gina Kim of the Duke women's golf program will move on to week two of LPGA Q Series, after finishing in the top 70 of week one of action at Magnolia Grove Crossings and Falls Courses in Mobile, Ala.
The Blue Devils will now face another 72-hole stroke play event, which takes place Dec. 9-12
at Highland Oakes Golf Club in Dothan, Ala.
Kim, a product of Durham, N.C., turned in rounds of 70, 72, 71 and 73 for an even-par, 286, which was tied for 52nd.Ā She played her final 13 holes at 1-under-par to close strong and finish above the cut line.Ā Kim notched four birdies on the day ā No. 1, No. 6, No. 9 and No. 16. Ā
With scores of 72, 71, 74 and 70 over four days, Duncan placed tied for 62nd.Ā Duncan saved her best for last as she carded five birdies and shot 2-under on Sunday to move up above the cut line. Ā
Virginia Elena Carta missed the cut with rounds of 78, 74, 76 and 70 for a 298. Ā
Pauline Roussin-Bouchard currently leads the individual action with a 19-under, 267. Ā
Following the two weeks of Q Series, golfers finishing Nos. 1-45 and ties will receive 2022 LPGA Tour status; players finishing outside the top 20 and ties will also receive 2022 Symetra Tour status.Ā There will also be a purse of $150,000 for the event as well. Ā
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