Stephanie Connelly wins '09 LPGA Florida Sectional Qualifier

2009-10-06

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VENICE, Fla. -- University of Central Florida Graduate and Futures Tour standout Stephanie Connelly of Pasadena, MD scored 76-68-70-71 for a four round total of 285 (-3) to win the LPGA Florida Sectional Qualifier. She now advances with 29 other players to the LPGA's Final Stage Qualifier at LPGA International golf course in Daytona, FL on December 2-6, 2009.

"I am really excited!" said Stephanie. "I am really looking forward to going down to Daytona and competing in the finals."

The LPGA Qualifier series is composed of two sectional qualifiers, one held in California and the other in Florida. Player's finishing in the top 30 after making a 36-Hole cut from both qualifiers move on to the final stage qualifier held at the LPGA International Golf Club and the home headquarters of the LPGA Tour.

About Stephanie Connelly:

Stephanie Connelly is a 2009 graduate Of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Political Science. She turned professional in 2009 after qualifying for the Duramed Futures Tour. Stephanie's hometown is Pasadena, MD and plays out of Sparrows Point Country Club. Stephanie has two dogs "Boomer" and "Dottie" and "Brutus" the turtle. All of who are dear to her heart.
See: www.stephanieconnelly.com

About The LPGA:

The Ladies Professional Golf Association is one of the longest-running women's professional sports associations in the world. Founded in 1950, the organization has grown from its roots as a playing tour into a non-profit organization involved in every facet of golf. The LPGA Tour and the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals (T&CP) comprise the backbone of what has become the premier women's professional sports organization in the world today. The LPGA maintains a strong focus on charity through: its tournaments; its grassroots junior and women's programs; its affiliation with Susan G. Komen For The Cure; and the formation of The LPGA Foundation. The LPGA is under the guidance of Acting Commissioner Marty Evans and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. See: www.lpga.com

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