USF Senior Writer
TAMPA, AUG. 25, 2016 – USF senior Nicole Autrique is taking an early swing at becoming a pro.
Autrique begins the first stage of LPGA Qualifying School competition Thursday at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The first stage consists of 72 holes of stroke play and the first cut will be made after Saturday’s third round.
The top 90 and ties after four rounds will advance to the second stage of qualifying that takes place Oct. 17-23 in Venice, Fla.