PARKSVILLE, British Columbia (AP) — Isabelle Beisiegel became the first female player to earn a playing card on a men’s professional golf tour, tying for ninth place Friday in the Canadian Tour’s Spring Qualifying School to take one of the last two nonexempt spots.
Beisiegel, a 32-year-old Montreal native who played at the University of Oklahoma, had a 4-under 68 in the third round, then closed with a 75 in rainy conditions to finish at 8-over 296 at Morningstar Golf Club.
Beisiegel opened with rounds of 75 and 78.
Australia’s Andrew Kelly won the event to earn the first of five full exemptions, also closing with a 75 to finish at 1-under 287. American Phil Telliard (70) was a stroke back.
