Four Trojan All-Americans Earn LPGA Tour Cards

Former Trojan All-Americans Sophia Popov, Karen Chung, Tiffany Chan and Muni He all earned LPGA Tour cards for the 2019 season thanks to top 45 finishes in the eight-round LPGA's Q-Series that finished today at Pinehurst (N.C.) No. 7.

Chan led six Trojans who were trying to qualify this week, tying for 15^th at 2-over 578 (72-74-68-63-74-76-66-75) to earn her card back. He, among the youngest competitors in the field, tied for 27^th at 5-over 581 (75-76-68-72-74-70-73-73) to earn her first tour card.

Popov tied for 36^th at 8-over 584 (74-77-67-75-73-70-73-75) – the same spot she was in after 72 holes – while Chung was among four players tied for 45^th at 10-over 586 (77-72-72-70-76-75-73-71), snaring the final spot. Popov and Chung were both formerly on the tour, like Chan.

Former All-American Kyung Kim just missed a top 45 finish, tying for 51^st at 12-over 588 (75-73-70-70-76-74-75-75). Doris Chen failed to qualify as well. Kim retains status on the Symetra Tour for next season

Popov, Chung, Chan and He will join fellow Trojans Lizette Salas, Candie Kung, Annie Park and Robynn Ree on the LPGA Tour next season.

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Four Trojan All-Americans Earn LPGA Tour Cards

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