Garvey and Bennett earn full Ladies European Tour status
Amelia Garvey – successful change of direction for the New Zealander
New Zealand’s Amelia Garvey is one of two Australasians to gain full status cards for the 2025 Ladies European Tour following her outstanding finish to the final stage of Q School today.
English-born but raised in Canterbury, New Zealand’s South Island, Garvey produced a final 36 holes of 67 and 65 to finish 4th in Marrakesh, Morocco. After unsuccessful years playing on the secondary Epson Tour in the USA, the former University of Southern California golfer has reset her career.
“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 [her 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.”
Joining Garvey amongst the Australasians as a full status card earner this week is New South Wales golfer, Kelsey Bennett, who birdied three of her last five holes to secure her card on the number.
Perth’s Maddison Hinson-Tolchard made a fast start to her final round with three early birdies but was unable to find the one extra she needed to secure a full status card and finished on shot shy but will earn secondary status as will New Zealand’s Wenyung Keh who finished two shots from of the required mark.
Queensland’s Justice Bosio, who played so well at the recent Women’s Australian Open finished in 57th place and missed out on a card but may get the occasional start as is the case with Australian Belinda Ji.
