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CHOE TAKES THE LEAD IN THE "VOLVIK RACE FOR THE CARD"
With her win in Mexico, Esther Choe takes a commanding lead in the Volvik Race for the Card standings after three weeks of play in the 2012 Symetra Tour season.More>>

This season is the 14th year in the 32-year-history of the Symetra Tour that players have been able to earn automatic exemptions onto the LPGA Tour and the ninth year that at least five LPGA memberships have been awarded. From 1999 to 2002, three exemptions were offered to top money winners. The 2012 season marks the fifth year that 10 LPGA memberships will be awarded.

MONEY LIST

The top-10 on the money list at the end of the season will earn and LPGA Tour card.

Rank
Player Money
1
Esther Choe $33,750
2
Megan McChrystal $20,868
3
Nicole Smith $13,440
4
Mi Hyang Lee

$12,575
5
Sara Maude Juneau $12,019
6
Jean Chua

$11,622
7
Ginger Howard

$11,239
8
Cara Freeman

$11,033
9
Hannah Jun

$9,710
10
Dawn Shockley

$7,174

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THE 2012 LPGA CLASS


HISTORY
Look back at who has earned their LPGA Tour card via the Symetra Tour.

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PLAYER ON THE MOVE

Other notable moves this week include Jean Chua who moved from No. 34 to No.6 and Ginger Howard who jumped from No. 51 to No. 7


QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I'm really glad because I might be missing some," said Choe. "It feels really good. I wasn't really expecting this at all."




ABOUT VOLVIK

Volvik began the research and development of golf ball technology in Korea more than three decades ago and has earned status as one of the leaders in performance golf ball manufacturing. Having a focus on quality and innovation in its unique golf ball styling, Volvik has produced more than 1 million golf balls every year and continues to expand. The company is dedicated to the production of specialized 3 and 4 piece multi-layer solid golf balls that feature patented dimple technology for optimal performance that satisfies the needs of golfers at every skill level. In just over 30 years of golf ball production, Volvik has developed a reputation based on perfect quality control and innovative development, quickly becoming one of the most significant and trusted golf ball manufacturers in the world. In addition to its partnership with LPGA, Volvik also has marketing deals with thirteen LPGA tour players – Jin Young Pak, Meena Lee, Jeong Jang (JJ), Jee Young Lee, Allison Duncan, Chella Choi, Kyeong Bae, Laura Diaz, Christine Song, Ilhee Lee, Min Seo Kwak, Mi Hyang Lee, Yoo Kyeong Kim and Birdie Kim.

 

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