Amateur Nastasia Nadaud posted the round of the day to propel herself to the top of the leaderboard at the end of the second day of the Final Qualifier at LET Q-School.
The French player backed up her first round of 68 (-3) on the North Course with a 67 (-6) on the South Course at La Manga Club.
It was a solid day for the 18-year-old, who only dropped one shot in her second round, and rolled in seven birdies to lead the tournament on nine-under-par.
“I didn’t miss that many shots out there,” said the French amateur. “I maybe just missed one green so that really helps. I made more putts than yesterday which is why I was six-under and not three-under. The game is feeling really great.
“My long game is in a really great place. I’m not missing a lot of shots and I’m very committed to every shot. We’ll just keep trying to keep the same strategy and see how it goes.”
Speaking of whether she’ll make the decision to turn professional, Nadaud says she will be a pro in 2023 whatever happens this week.
She added: “No matter what happens, turning professional is the only option! We see the LET growing up and watch it every year. It’s really motivating to see those girls and imagine playing with them. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Two players sit in second place on shot back from the leader with Germany’s Polly Mack and Danish amateur Amalie Leth-Nissen both on eight-under-par.
It was an excellent second day for Mack, who posted a bogey-free 68 on the South Course to move up the standings.
“It was pretty straightforward today, there weren’t many mistakes out there,” said the German. “I made some putts in the beginning which helped for the confidence and then I kept it going. Some putts fell and some didn’t, but not many mistakes.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been in Spain, but I’m really enjoying the views out here. It’s lovely and pretty out here so I’m enjoying every day and enjoying that my parents are here with me. I’m just trying to have a good time.
“I’m trying not to have any expectations, putts fall, or they don’t. I’ll try and not have any expectations mostly and just go hole by hole, shot by shot and see what happens.”
Mack has spent the last two weeks in the United States at LPGA Q-Series and secured her card for 2023 after finishing T15 at the Final Stage.
But it was always the plan for Mack to play both Q-Schools, so that she could potentially have the option of playing on both…
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