Anita Lumpongpoung qualifies for U.S. Women’s Open at 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Anita Lumpongpoung, a 15-year-old golfer from Chowchilla, California, has qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open, taking place at Riviera Country Club. She achieved this by shooting even par over 36 holes and finishing second at the qualifier in Richmond, California, on May 11. Lumpongpoung has been practicing diligently, dedicating 6 to 8 hours daily to her game. She hopes to make the cut at the tournament and aims to play her best against top competitors. Currently, she is participating in practice rounds with established LPGA champions.
- •Anita Lumpongpoung qualifies for the U.S. Women’s Open at 15.
- •She shot even par to earn her spot at the qualifier.
- •Lumpongpoung practices extensively, aiming for 6 to 8 hours each day.
- •She aspires to make the cut and perform well at Riviera.
- •Lumpongpoung is set to practice with LPGA champions this week.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — 15-year-old from valley ‘surprised herself’ by qualifying for U.S. Women’s Open
"MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Anita Lumpongpoung, who moved to Chowchilla four years ago and plays out of Madera Golf and Country Club, is at famed Riviera Country Club in the Los Angeles area this week, preparing to compete in arguably, the biggest women’s golf event in the world, the U.S. Women’s Open. She got into […]
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