The LPGA Tour Q-Series is in full swing, with the second stage seeing 195 participants competing for a chance to advance to December’s final stage and potentially earn an LPGA Tour card for the next season. Among those who made it to the final stage are five amateurs, including French star Adela Cernousek and UCLA’s Zoe Campos. However, in order to secure their places in the field, the amateurs will need to turn professional by November 15th.
Cernousek, who won the NCAA Division I Championship in May, has decided to complete her senior year at Texas A&M before turning professional. On the other hand, Campos, a member of the US team in the Curtis Cup, believes the time has come to leave her amateur career behind and pursue her professional golf dreams. Regardless of whether Campos decides to turn professional, her finish in Florida has already secured her status on the Epson Tour in 2025.
Other notable qualifiers for the final stage of Q-Series include Great Britain & Ireland’s Curtis Cup stars Mimi Rhodes and Sara Byrne, who both turned professional in September. Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson, who finished T95, also earned limited status on the Epson Tour in 2025. However, Davidson faces uncertainty as the LPGA Tour is reviewing whether to ban male-born golfers from competing in its events, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
The final stage of Q-Series will take place at Magnolia Grove Golf Club in Alabama, where the top 35 and ties will battle it out for coveted LPGA Tour cards. For amateurs like Cernousek and Campos, this is a crucial time to make the decision to turn professional and take their game to the next level. With the support of their respective universities and past successes, these young players are ready to embark on a new chapter in their golfing careers.
The pressure is on for all participants at Q-Series as they strive to secure their future in professional golf. The competitive nature of the sport means that every shot and decision can make a difference in achieving their goals. For those who do not make the top 35, there are still opportunities to earn status on developmental tours like the Epson Tour, providing a pathway to the LPGA Tour in the future.
As the competition heats up at Q-Series, the golfing world is watching closely to see who will come out on top and earn their LPGA Tour card. With up-and-coming stars like Cernousek and Campos making waves in the amateur ranks, the future of women’s golf looks bright. The final stage of Q-Series promises to be an exciting and tense event, with dreams of a professional golf career on the line for the participants. Stay tuned for updates on the latest tour news and results as the final stage approaches.
