Strand Qualifies for U.S. Women’s Amateur

Nebraska’s Kelli Ann Strand fired a three-under-par 69 on Monday to win the USGA Qualifier in Sundre, Alberta, Canada, capturing a spot in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship later this summer. 

Strand, an All-Big Ten freshman for the Huskers in 2023, recorded birdies on No. 1, No. 4, No. 9, No. 11 and No. 15 to go with 11 pars and a pair of bogeys on her way to her 69 (-3) at Sundre Golf Club. Strand defeated Canadians Lauren Kim (70) and Leah John (70) by one stroke. Kim joined Strand in qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Amateur, while John will be the first alternate.

The 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship will be held at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 7-13.