Durisic Finishes Tied for 35th at LPGA Q-Series

Liyana Durisic advanced to the final LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage in Alabama after a three-under 285 finish in Florida.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Golf

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Liyana Durisic finished tied for 35th at the LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage in Florida, shooting three-under 285 and advancing to the final stage in Alabama. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Liyana Durisic finished tied for 35th at the LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage in Florida, shooting three-under 285 over four rounds in a field of 198 competitors. She advanced to the final qualifying stage in Alabama, scheduled for November 19-23.

Why it matters

Advancing to the final stage guarantees Durisic a spot on the Epson Tour next season. A top 25 finish there would secure a place on the 2027 LPGA Tour.

Durisic shot rounds of 70, 74, 70 and 71 to finish three-under 285 in a 198-player field. Her final-stage result in Alabama will decide whether she reaches the top 25 needed for a 2027 LPGA Tour card.

The players

Liyana Durisic

Durisic is a professional golfer competing on the LPGA Tour circuit and seeking full membership through the Q-Series.

LPGA Tour

The LPGA Tour is the principal professional golf tour for women, governing qualifying events such as the Q-Series.

The details

Durisic competed in the LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage in Florida and placed tied for 35th. Her earlier result at the Maybank Championship, where she tied for 66th at two-over 290, was her third career LPGA Tour start.

Timeline

  1. Monday, prior to November 11, 2026: Durisic finishes tied for 35th at the Florida Q-Series stage.

  2. November 19-23, 2026: Final LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage is held in Alabama.

  3. 2027 season: Top 25 finishers at the final stage earn LPGA Tour membership.

Season Trajectory

The Q-Series is the LPGA's annual route for players to earn tour status, and Durisic's advancement keeps her pathway to the 2027 season open. Her third career LPGA start places her among developing players working toward full membership.

A top 25 finish at the Alabama final stage would give Durisic a 2027 LPGA Tour card, while lower finishes leave her on the Epson Tour. Fantasy and betting followers tracking LPGA qualifiers will see her progress determine eligibility for the 2027 field.

The takeaway

Qualifying events like the Q-Series show how players move from developmental tours to full LPGA membership. Track each stage's results to follow which players earn 2027 tour status.

What happens next

The final LPGA Q-Series Qualifying Stage in Alabama is scheduled for November 19-23, 2026, where a top 25 finish will determine 2027 LPGA Tour membership.

Further reading

For broader context on the women's professional circuit, see Golf coverage.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Star.