Chandra's Goal through Q School

Qualifying School, my way to the LPGA

My name is Chandra Hall, and I am raising money to help my journey of qualifying for the LPGA. The funds raised will go towards Qualifying School (three stages worth).  I am currently registered for Stage 1, which will take place August 24-27th.

$10,000 seems like a lot, I know. But to break it down:

Stage 1 Entry fee: $2,500 (Aug. 21-27th)
Located at Mission Hills CC in Rancho Mirage, CA. I am driving to cut back on some costs. 

Stage 2: $2,500 (Oct. 16-22nd)
Located in Venice, FL.

Stage 3: $0 (Nov. 27-Dec. 3) located in Daytona Beach, FL. 

As you can see by the dates I am spending at minimum 1 week at each stage, which adds up in hotel fees, gas, food, airline fees and rental fees. It's costly, but if I make it to Stage 3 I have a chance at getting my LPGA tour card (usually top 20). If I fall short of that, I will have full status to play on the Symetra Tour and earn my way to the LPGA.  

Quick Bio
To give you a brief rundown of how I got here, I have been playing golf since the age of 8. My junior golf career started thanks to my dad, who founded a junior golf tour based here in west Texas. I fell in love with the game. From junior golf to high school to college golf, I have known this is the path I need to take. When I graduated college I played on some mini tours for a couple of years, then took a job as a Head Golf Coach at Angelo State University. At the time, I thought it was the right thing. Two years of coaching made me realize that my dreams and goals were not yet fufilled. I want to play on the LPGA, and I want to be one of the best golfers to make it. I Gave up 2 full time jobs to take on this journey. My mind is set, and any help I receive will be greatly appreciated. While accomplishing my goal will be so rewarding, nothing can beat the support I will have received along the way.

The Real Deal
The 3 Stages of Qualifying School are in August, October and December. My goal is to raise enough funds to support all my travel and entry fee costs so I can compete without worrying about if I have enough money to do so. Reality is, playing with money on your mind is tough. I did it last year and it puts a different kind of pressure on you. Having funds to help me while I'm there takes off a burden I can't even describe unless you have been there. I've been blessed to have a supportive husband to do everything he can to help me prep, but to play through Q School takes funds that I don't have. Anything helps! 


When I have time on my hands, how I mark my golf balls!




My 3rd Hole In One at Bentwood CC in San Angelo, TX


My hubby. And my rock. we celebrate each other's birthdays and Anniversary on the golf course, of course. 

And some good old junior golf days....because I don't mind embarrassing myself!