The top four players in the Race for the Card are headed to the LPGA Tour next season after they clinched at the conclusion of the Guardian Championship. With only three events left and 11 cards still in play, the 2024 graduating class promises to be a thrilling finish, showcasing the sport's unpredictable nature.

Fatima Fernandez Cano made the most significant jump in the standings after her win at the Guardian Championship, moving up eight spots to No. 3 and earning her LPGA Tour card for the 2025 season. Fernandez Cano was ranked No. 31 just two weeks ago, but after a runner-up finish and a win, she leaped up the rankings to secure a card, showing how fast a season can change on the Epson Tour.

Amanda Doherty and Valery Plata have both made significant strides in the standings, moving inside the top 15 from outside the top 15 after their impressive performances in Prattville. Doherty's move from No. 17 to No. 12 at 817.727 points after her T5 finish at the Guardian Championship, and Plata's rise to the No. 15 spot with 759.598 points after a T10 finish, are testament to their skill and determination.

Other players who made moves in the Race for the Card after solid finishes at the Guardian Championship:

Miranda Wang moved from 27 to 16 after her T5 finish
Ingrid Lindblad moved from 53 to 29 with a runner-up result
Leah John moved from 120 to 54 after a 3rd place finish

The Race for the Card is a season-long points competition in which Epson Tour members accumulate points in every official Epson Tour tournament. The ultimate goal is to finish in the top 15 in the point standings to earn LPGA Tour membership for the 2025 season. The point-based system, new on the Epson Tour this season, replaces the money-based system and will award points to those who make the cut weekly.

The 2024 season will also be the first year that Epson Tour athletes will vie for 15 LPGA Tour cards. They will be awarded after the season-ending Epson Tour Championship in Indian Wells, Calif., this fall.

The Top Four in the Race for the Card Secure Their LPGA Tour Cards for the 2025 Season

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