The LPGA has postponed Stage II of LPGA Q-School due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm that slammed into Florida on Sept. 28. Stage II will remain at the Plantation Golf and Country Club’s Bobcat and Panther Courses in Venice, Florida. The dates, however, have been adjusted from Oct. 18-21 to Nov. 17-20.
The LPGA reported in a release that while the club did not endure catastrophic damage, the storm knocked down a significant number of trees and washed out many bunkers. Many Venice area hotels and restaurants face extended closures due to lack of power.
“We are so thankful that our friends at Plantation Golf and Country Club survived the hurricane and are all safe,” said Kathy Lawrence, vice president of Tour Operations and Q-Series. “Now that they have had time to survey the course, we agree that we need to make the difficult decision to postpone Stage II of Q-School.”
Entries for Stage II closed on Aug. 8. The 72-hole tournament will not have a cut. Those who complete 72 holes and do not advance to Q-Series will earn 2023 Epson Tour status. A minimum of top 30 and ties will advance to Q-Series. The final number will be determined prior to the start of competition.
Q-Series, the final stage, takes place over the course of two weeks (Nov. 28-Dec. 11) at Magnolia Grove and Highland Oaks Golf Course in Mobile and Dothan, Alabama, respectively.
