Burnham Earns LPGA Status for 2019

Former Michigan State standout Sarah Burnham has earned LPGA stats for the upcoming 2019 season. Burnham earned her tour status by placing in the top 45 of inaugural LPGA Q-Series this past week and a half in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

"I'm pretty excited that I get a big bag like the pros now," Burnham said with a laugh. "I'm still kind of taking everything in. I surprised myself because I didn't think I would be able to get to the LPGA Tour this quickly."

Burnham finished 5-over-par 581 and tied for 27^th place in the eight-round tournament. The first four rounds were played Oct. 24-27, at Pinehurst No. 6 where Burnham finished with a 1-under-par 71 and 2-under-par 70, in rounds three and four, respectively.

She was even or under par in three of the four final rounds played at Pinehurst No. 7, with a 72 in round five, 70 in round seven and 72 in round eight.

"It's a grind," Burnham said of the eight-round format. "I didn't play well the first day but knew I had seven rounds left to make it up. You have to stay mentally tough because it's a marathon. I got nervous in last round but made a couple birdies early and was able to finish strong."

Burnham, who hails from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is the most decorated golfer in MSU history. She is the only two-time Big Ten Player of the Year in Spartan history and is a three-time First Team All-Big Ten honoree.

The 2018 second-team All-America selection ended her career as MSU's all-time leader in scoring average at 72.92. She owns three of the top-five season averages in program history, including a school record 70.68 set as a senior in 2017-18.

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