Miyazato, Moromizato advance to final qualifying tournament

Miyazato, Moromizato advance to final qualifying tournament

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato (L) and Shinobu Moromizato poses for photos after finishing second and third, respectively, in the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23 to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November.

Moromizato finishes in 3rd

Moromizato finishes in 3rd

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Shinobu Moromizato of Japan smiles as she waits for a duck to pass by during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. The 19-year-old closed in a three-way tie for third to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November.

Miyazato one step closer to realizing U.S. dream

Miyazato one step closer to realizing U.S. dream

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan LPGA tour starlet Ai Miyazato watches her tee shot during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. Miyazato moved a step closer to realizing her dream of playing on the U.S. LPGA tour after finishing second at the tournament.

Miyazato, Moromizato advance to final qualifying tournament

Miyazato, Moromizato advance to final qualifying tournament

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato (L) and Shinobu Moromizato poses for photos after finishing second and third, respectively, in the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23 to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November. (Kyodo)

Miyazato one step closer to realizing U.S. dream

Miyazato one step closer to realizing U.S. dream

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan LPGA tour starlet Ai Miyazato watches her tee shot during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. Miyazato moved a step closer to realizing her dream of playing on the U.S. LPGA tour after finishing second at the tournament. (Kyodo)

Moromizato finishes in 3rd

Moromizato finishes in 3rd

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Shinobu Moromizato of Japan smiles as she waits for a duck to pass by during the final round of the LPGA Sectional Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sept. 23. The 19-year-old closed in a three-way tie for third to advance to the final qualifying tournament in Florida in November. (Kyodo)