About the tournament

The LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage is a pivotal 72-hole stroke play competition at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida, where players compete on the Bobcat and Panther courses for advancement to the Final Qualifying Stage. Amateurs who advance must turn professional to compete in the final stage, making this a defining crossroads for collegiate and elite amateur golfers.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryWomen

Holes723 rounds

Entry fee$3,500

CutNo cut

Eligibility

Open to amateur and professional female golfers; players must be 18 or older by January 1, 2026 to advance to Final Qualifying

Strategic Insight

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Expected cut lineNo cutAfter 36 holes

Strength of field

The field typically includes top-ranked amateur women, recent college standouts, Epson Tour players, and LPGA members seeking to improve status.

Course expectations

Ron Garl's Bobcat and Panther courses feature large, undulating greens known for extreme speed, with Bobcat playing as the longer and tougher test while Panther offers sharp doglegs and strategic shot-making demands.

Weather risk

Mid-October in southwest Florida can bring afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity, though the region typically offers favorable fall conditions.

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Past Champions & Results

1 year on record · 2025

Defending Champion

Kokona Sakurai

-14 (274)

Runner-upMirabel Ting · lost by Tied for medalist honors

Cut lineNo cut

2025 Results

WinnerKokona Sakurai BC69-71-70-64 (274)

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