Megan Khang will head to Q-School this coming week after failing to secure a full LPGA tour card for the first time in over a decade.
The 29-year-old veteran finished No. 103 in the Race to CME Globe points following a final round at The Annika, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Khang needed a birdie on her 72nd hole to move inside the top 100, but she left her 20-foot attempt just short.
The result forced her into a tie for 43rd place, leaving her just outside the threshold required to maintain Category 11 membership for 2027.
The LPGA confirmed the gravity of the situation on social media, noting it was “a heartbreaking moment for Megan Khang on her 72nd hole”.
South Korea’s Dongeun Lee ultimately secured the 100th spot in the standings after tying for 37th.
Lee finished less than six-hundredths of a point ahead of Lilia Vu, who retains playing privileges through a major exemption.
Khang, a six-time Solheim Cup participant, must now finish in the top 25 at the 90-hole final qualifying tournament to improve her status.
If she fails to do so, she will rely on conditional membership granted to past LPGA winners.
Several other notable players also finished outside the top 100, including England’s Mimi Rhodes and 2024 winner Linnea Strom.
Meanwhile, the top 60 players in the points race advanced to the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida.
Lindy Duncan surged to No. 34 after winning The Annika, while Julia Lopez Ramirez moved from No. 66 to No. 47 following a fifth-place finish.
Slovenia’s Ana Belac experienced a difficult week after missing the cut, dropping from No. 80 to No. 81 and losing her spot to Manon de Roey.
The final standings were finalized on Sunday, marking the end of the regular season for many competitors on the tour.
Players like Jin Young Ko will utilize career-money exemptions next season to maintain their standing.
The upcoming Q-School event represents a critical opportunity for those who fell outside the top 100 to regain their priority on the tour.