Canadas Gail Graham Qualifies for Womens British Open
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:41:11
The top five scores from the 25 eligible players at the conclusion of the first 36 holes of play at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic determined the players who earned spots in the Weetabix Women's British Open, Aug. 8-11, at Turnberry Golf Club in Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland. Bader shot rounds of 64-71=135 (-9) to qualify, while Graham (71-68=139, -5), Sergas (71-68=139, -5), Homeyer (70-71=141, -3) and Pike (70-71=141, -3) also qualified after 36 holes.
To be eligible for the qualifier, LPGA players must not only have previously entered the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic and designated their desire to participate in the qualifier, but they must also have already entered the Weetabix Women's British Open by the July 9 deadline.
This is the second-straight year the LPGA has had a U.S.-based qualifier for the Weetabix Women's British Open, which has been a part of the LPGA's schedule since 1994. The tournament was designated as the LPGA's fourth major in September 2000. The field for the 72-hole, $1.5 million event will be finalized after an on-site qualifier on Monday, Aug. 5.
Dawn Coe-Jones to Host Junior Tournament
Dawn Coe-Jones, a 17-year LPGA Tour veteran, will host The Dawn-Coe Jones 16th Annual Junior Open on Tuesday, July 23, at March Meadows Golf Club in Honeymoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Coe-Jones provides prizes donated by fellow LPGA players. The low-net trophy is donated by retired LPGA player Lisa Walters.
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