Three golfers with strong Colorado connections remain on pace to advance from Stage II to the final stage of LPGA Tour qualifying.
Former University of Northern Colorado golfer Carleigh Silvers stayed in the top 20 on Saturday in Venice, Fla, sharing 17th place. And former University of Colorado golfers Esther Lee (46th) and Kristin Coleman (55th) are also in the top 60 following the third round of the 72-hole tournament.
The top 80 finishers and ties after four rounds will advance to the third and final stage of Q-school, set for Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in Daytona Beach, Fla., where LPGA Tour cards will be awarded (20 fully exempt and 25 more conditional).
Silvers shot an even-par 72 on Saturday, leaving her at 2-under 214 and seven strokes back of leader Csicsi Rozsa. Silvers made two birdies and two bogeys on the day.
Lee has bounced back from a first-round 76 with scores of 72 and 71, with Saturday’s two-birdie, one-bogey round putting her at 3-over 219. Fellow former Buff Coleman posted a 73 on Friday, leaving her at 220.
Here are the scores for all the players with major Colorado ties who are competing this week in Venice:
17. Former UNC golfer Carleigh Silvers 71-71-72–214
46. Former CU golfer Esther Lee 76-72-71–219
55. Former CU golfer Kristin Coleman 72-75-73–220
166. Former CU golfer Natalie Vivaldi 77-80-76–233
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