Dec. 3, 2009

LPGA Website

Irvine, Calif. -- Former UC Irvine All-American Jane Chin shot a tournament best seven-under par 65 on the second round of the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament at the LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla. and is currently tied for first place.

Chin, who shot a 73 on the opening round, fired a 65 on the Champions course Thursday to share the tournament lead with a score of 138. Chin sits atop the leaderboard with Nikki Garrett who had rounds of 67 and 71.

Former Anteater Selaneé Henderson is tied for 80^th with a two-day total of 151 (73-78).

The five-day qualifier is played on both the 6,452-yard Legends and 6,389-yard Champions courses at LPGA International, with a 72-hole cut to the low-70 players and ties.  Those players will then compete on Sunday on the Champions course for the final 18 holes of play.
           
The top 20 players at the conclusion of the event will earn Priority List Category 11.  In the event of a tie, a playoff will decide the 20th position.  Players finishing in the 21st through 30th spots will earn Priority List Category 16, followed by 31st to 40th, who will receive Priority List Category 20.