Calgary, Alta. – Soo Bin Joo, Victoria Liu, Gabriella Then and Angela Zhang earned the final four exemptions into the 2024 CPKC Women’s Open through Monday’s Final Qualifier at Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Alta.
Joo of Seoul, Republic of Korea shot a 3-under 69 to set the new women’s course record at Mickelson National Golf Club on Monday. Joo recorded four birdies during her round to secure top spot and her second consecutive appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open. Last month, Joo won the Island Resort Championship at the Sweetgrass Golf Club in Harris, Mich., her first victory on the Epson Tour in 2024.
Liu, who resides in Vancouver, B.C. shot a 1-under 71, highlighted by carding a birdie on the 18th hole to secure her spot. Liu will also be making her second consecutive appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open, after earning an exemption last year following her win at the Peloton Glencoe Invitational in Calgary, Alta.
Then of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. and Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. Both recorded rounds of even par 72 to claim the last two exemption spots. Then will be making her second consecutive appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open as well, following a T59 finish last year in Vancouver. Zhang will be making her first appearance at the CPKC Women’s Open this week. Last season, the 14-year-old competed in the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Monday’s Final Qualifier saw a field of 23 golfers competing and featured a mixture of professionals and amateurs. For the final standings, please click here.