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LPGA Shortens Weather-Hit Q-Series to 72 Holes as Darkness Halts Final Round

Officials target a Tuesday finish after conditions forced a no-cut format with LPGA cards going to the top 25 and ties.

Overview

  • Play has been disrupted repeatedly at Magnolia Grove, including a Sunday delay from 9:05 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a Monday suspension at 4:15 p.m. for darkness.
  • The final stage was reduced from 90 to 72 holes with no cut, and both the Falls and Crossings courses are being used to complete play.
  • Germany’s Helen Briem led during Round 3, while South Korea’s Lee Dong-eun led after three rounds and was fourth at nine-under through seven holes when Round 4 was stopped.
  • Juniper Jang and Joo Soo-bin were tied for eighth at seven-under as the projected threshold for 2026 cards hovered around four-under.
  • Coverage included conflicting figures on field size and available cards, but the LPGA confirmed that the top 25 and ties will earn membership.