Canterbury golfer Amelia Garvey has earned a place on the Ladies European Golf Tour next season.
The 24-year-old from Kaiapoi has finished fourth in a qualifying tournament in Morocco to gain her card and will join fellow Kiwi Momoka Kobori on tour.
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Garvey carded a 20-under score over her five rounds including a 65, eight-under in her fifth at the Royal Golf Marrakech Al Maaden Golf Marrakech courses.
She hit an eagle, seven birdies and one bogey in her final round.
“I’m feeling good, it was a pretty stress-free round for me today. I just wanted to put a low number and actually try and chase the lead down,” said Garvey, who had her cousin Jamie Tipper on the bag.
“I really love this course, and it suits my game, so I’m really proud of the way I finished the five days out here.
“Jamie [caddie] is the reason why I’m here. I’ve struggled on Epson the last few years to get my LPGA card, and I just wanted to change it up a little bit.
“He’s been out here this year, and he said, I really think that you’ll like it out here. It was really nice to have him on the bag this week and just have a comfortable, familiar face. He’s done a really good job.”
The overall winner was Daniela Darquea from Colombia at 24-under. A total of 24 players qualified for the Ladies European Tour.