I’m Cara Barnhart, and I’ve been in love with this game since I was six years old. I grew up playing junior amateur tournaments, competed all through high school, and earned a golf scholarship to university — it’s always been more than a sport to me, it’s who I am.

Now I’ve decided to go all-in and chase what I’ve always known I’m meant to do: compete in LPGA Q-School, the official qualifying path to the LPGA Tour.

This journey takes everything — focus, discipline, and real resources. I’m currently looking for a few sponsors to help with tournament entry fees, coaching, equipment, and travel. In return, I’ll proudly represent your brand through gear placement, social media visibility, and exposure at high-level regional and national events.

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Here’s the detailed breakdown for entering the LPGA Q‑Series (“Q‑School”) in 2025:

Entry Fees

1.

Pre‑Qualifying Stage

Entry opens July 9, 2025 in the LPGA Portal .

Fee: $3,000 for one of three regional 54‑hole pre‑qualifying events (TX, CA, FL) .

2.

Main Coordinated Qualifying Tournament

If you advance from Pre‑Qualifying, the entry into the Qualifying Stage (held in October) is automatic, but an additional fee becomes due:

$3,000 additional fee (for those who came through pre‑Q) .

If you’re exempt directly into Qualifying without playing Pre‑Qualifying:

Fee is $4,000 .

3.

Final Stage (Q‑Series Finals)

The Final Qualifying Tournament has no extra entry fee for players who advanced through the earlier stages .

⏱️ Timeline

Pre‑Qualifying: Sept 24–26 at Denton, Indian Wells, or Daytona Beach .

Qualifying Stage: October (Venice, FL) – 72-hole stroke play .

Final Q‑Series: Late November to early December (Daytona Beach) – 5 rounds .

️ Additional On-Course Costs

Unofficial practice rounds: Around $55 per round (e.g. Daytona Beach) .

Cart/range fees: Approx $50 per person + tax for practice/cart .

Yardage book (Final stage): About $35–45 plus tax .

✈️ Travel & Lodging Estimates

Pre‑Qualifying travel/lodging (2–4 nights): $1,000–2,000, depending on location.

Qualifying Stage in FL (4 rounds + practice): $1,500–2,500, depending on hotel and flight.

Q‑Series Finals (another trip to FL): Similar travel costs: $1,500–2,500.

Stage

Fee Range

Entry fees (all stages)

$6,000–7,000*

Practice & course fees

$200–500

Travel & lodging (3 trips)

$4,000–7,500

Total Estimated

$10,200 – $15,000+

️ 1. Timeline: July–December 2025

July

Finalize your clubs and equipment

Start practicing tournament-style rounds weekly

Build or update your GHIN or verifiable scoring log

Begin sponsorship outreach

August

LPGA Stage I usually happens mid-to-late August (you’ll register ASAP once dates are confirmed)

Sharpen competitive focus: simulate Q-School rounds

Travel and prep for Stage I

September (if you advance)

Active rest + tune-up after Stage I

Mental game training and on-course strategy

October

Stage II preparation (Venice, FL)

Solidify travel, lodging, and caddie support if needed

November–December

Q-Series (final stage)

8 rounds over two weeks (fitness, mindset, nutrition all need to be dialed)

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