Hilo’s Kimberly Kim cleared the first stage of LPGA qualifying school Sunday, finishing tied for 39th in a field of 349 in Ranco Mirage, Calif.
Kim began with a sizzling 4-under 68 in the first round Thursday, then carded 74-40-78 over the next few days for a 2-over 290 to advance.
The second of three stages is in October in Florida. Waiakea graduate Britney Yada gained automatic entry to the second round.
• Waiakea senior Shon Katahira claimed the Hawaii Junior Golf Association Kaanapali Golf Courses Match Play Championship on Sunday on Maui.
Katahira beat Zackary Kaneshiro 3 and 2 in the final after ousting Justin Ngan 2-up in the semis.