Moriya through to final stage in Florida

Amateur Moriya Jutanugarn cruised into the final stage of the LPGA Qualifying School after finishing joint-16th in the second stage in Florida on Friday.

The Thai, who won the first stage, shot a two-under-par 70 at the 6,490-yard Bobcat course in the final round of the second stage.

A four-round score of even-par 288 total moved her up to the 16th place which sent her to the final stage with 75 other players.

The winnner was American Katie Burnett, who shot a final 71 to finish on 273.

The 90-hole final stage, with the cut to be made after 72 holes, will be held at Daytona Beach from Nov 28-Dec 2.

Thidapa third in Taiwan

Thailand's Thidapa Suwannapura slipped to third in the TLPGA South Taiwan Open on Friday.

Sharing the lead after two rounds, Thidapa hit a final 72 to finish on 216 at the 54-hole Ladies Asian Golf Tour event.

Local golfer Lu Ya-Huei took home the title with a play-off victory over compatriot Chen Meng-Chu after they finished on 214 in regulation.

Thailand's Walilak Satarak, another overnight co-leader, dropped to eighth after a 77.

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