After gallons of blood, sweat and tears, the final 15 graduates of the Epson Tour have been awarded their LPGA Tour cards.
Competing all year to be in the top 15 is no easy task. Neither is joining halfway through the season as an LCAP graduate (top college player) and making an impact quickly. No matter how these players have gotten here, consistently excellent play was required.
We’re very excited to celebrate these 15 players as they turn to the biggest stage in golf in 2027: the LPGA Tour.
Meet the 2026 Epson Tour Graduates
With the Race for the Card rankings finalized, let’s learn more about these players before they make their big break on tour.
1. Mirabel Ting
“I’m very excited to go up to the LPGA next year. It’s always been a dream for me, my sister, my dad and my grandfather, who isn’t here today. Getting there is one thing, and trying to stay there is another thing. I’m just really excited and can’t wait for next year.”
- Hometown: Miri, Malaysia
- Age: 20
- 2026 Wins: 2
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: Florida State (2 Years); Augusta University (1 Year)
2. Lauren Olivares
“I don’t think it’s fully hit me yet, it still doesn’t quite feel real that I’m going to be playing next year. I’m still getting used to being out here on the Epson Tour, so being a rookie again next year feels kind of wild, because I was already comfortable here.”
- Hometown: Guanajuato, Mexico
- Age: 22
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: North Carolina State University
3. Kaleiya Romero
“It’s super exciting, especially because my sister [Kiara Romero] got (her card) at the same time, and we’re going to be able to experience our rookie year together, so it’s super awesome. I know we both had different journeys, but we got there at the same time, so it’s super fun. To come out after a year off, and kind of my first year back playing full-time, to get my card right away is super cool and gives me confidence that my game is in a good spot and that I can do well next year.”
- Hometown: San Jose, California
- Age: 24
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: Pepperdine University
4. Annabelle Pancake-Webb
“It feels awesome. I honestly just have a heart of gratitude. I just feel so grateful that I’ve been able to play this year and play well. That’s always great. But I give all the glory to God and am just thankful that He gives me this opportunity. I’m so excited for next year.”
- Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana
- Age: 24
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2025
- College: Clemson University
5. Carla Bernat Escuder
“I just want to keep getting better and keep growing as a player. Hopefully one day, I don’t know if next year, hopefully get a win.”
- Hometown: Castellon, Spain
- Age: 23
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: Kansas State University
6. Cholcheva Wongras
“It feels amazing. But coming (to the Epson Tour) has been a goal. I know that every girl out here is pursuing the same dream to be on the LPGA, so it was nice to hear that I’ll be on the LPGA Tour next year. But I’m also so grateful to be in this environment, where every girl is out here pursuing the same dream. I know everyone is working very hard, and so am I, so it’s very nice to see my name (in the top 10).”
- Hometown: Chiangmai, Thailand
- Age: 19
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: N/A
7. Liqi Zeng
“I’m very happy. I enjoyed this season and I’ll try to do my best next season.”
- Hometown: Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
- Age: 20
- 2026 Wins: 0
- LPGA Tour Status: Returning (Rookie in 2024)
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2025
- College: N/A
8. Amari Avery
“It feels so good. I honestly haven’t thought about it yet. I think it’s tough, because when I won in Beaumont and I played really well in Scottsdale, I was kind of like, ‘my year’s looking good, I guess just one more tournament.’ I felt like I was saying that for a year, ‘just one more good tournament, and I’ll be locked and ready.’ It feels even better to cap off the year with two good weeks and take it to the Tour.”
- Hometown: Riverside, California
- Age: 22
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2025
- College: University of Southern California
9. Mariel Galdiano
“I’m so excited. Last year was my rookie year on the LPGA, and it was tough. It was a learning process, but I grinded my way through this year. I’m feeling confident and ready to go for next year.”
- Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Age: 28
- 2026 Wins: 0
- LPGA Tour Status: Returning (Rookie in 2025)
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2022
- College: UCLA
10. Reagan Zibilski
“It means everything. I don’t know if I have the words to explain, or it hasn’t hit my brain yet, but the only words I can think of are ‘so grateful.’”
- Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
- Age: 22
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: University of Arkansas (LCAP Graduate ’26)
11. Rachel Kuehn
“This means everything. It’s what I’ve worked my entire life for. All the hours that nobody sees, and the decisions you make when no one’s watching have led me to here. I’m really excited. I want to compete against the best of the best, and I can’t wait for next year.”
- Hometown: Asheville, North Carolina
- Age: 25
- 2026 Wins: 0
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2025
- College: Wake Forest
12. Megha Ganne
“It means everything. It feels kind of surreal. It’s a childhood dream and a lifelong goal for as long as I’ve been playing golf, so just the opportunity to be playing against the best is where you want to be, and there’s no better place to do that than the LPGA Tour. This is super, super exciting, and I can’t wait to take on next year.”
- Hometown: Holmdel, New Jersey
- Age: 22
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: Stanford University (LCAP Graduate ’26)
13. Lauryn Nguyen
“It means a lot. This has been a goal for everyone. In junior golf, it’s always a dream to play on the LPGA Tour, and I don’t think people understand how long the process can be. It’s super, super special.”
- Hometown: Seattle, Washington
- Age: 23
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2026
- College: Northwestern University
14. Megan Schofill
“It means a lot. Obviously, it’s a very stressful week, stressful year. There’s a lot of great talent out here, so just for me to be able to do it, kind of proves that all the work and all the long days, being away from family, really has paid off.”
- Hometown: Monticello, Florida
- Age: 25
- 2026 Wins: 1
- LPGA Tour Status: Rookie
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2025
- College: Auburn University
15. Samantha Wagner
“It is incredible. I’ve had a lot of close calls since I first lost my card, and last year was really rough on me. I had a couple of things happen right after I got bumped out, and I’m back here a year later with a lot more happiness in my life off the golf course and a lot of other things settled in my life. I think it was the right time, and everything worked out exactly as it should.”
- Hometown: Windemere, Florida
- Age: 29
- 2026 Wins: 0
- LPGA Tour Status: Returning (Rookie in 2023)
- Epson Tour Rookie Year: 2018
- College: University of Florida
