Golf: NZ's Bristow misses the cut

New Zealand gofer Cathryn Bristow has missed the cut after four rounds of the LPGA final qualifying tournament in the United States.

Bristow's fourth round eight-over 80 on the Legends course at Daytona, Florida, left her in a share of 77th with a total of 300. The top 70 and ties, with scores of 297 or better, advanced to the final round.

Bristow started strongly, with opening rounds of 73 and 72, followed by a third-round 75.

She tied for 22nd place at the same tournament last year, which gave her a limited ticket on this year's LPGA Tour.

Teenager Jessica Korda shot a three-under 69 today to take a two-stroke lead over Aree Song,

The 17-year-old Korda, playing as an amateur, has a nine-under 279 total. She is the daughter of former tennis star Petr Korda of the Czech Republic.

Libby Smith (73) was third at 6 under, and Reilley Rankin (70) and Jin Young Pak (71) were 5 under.

The leading 20 players after five rounds earn their tour cards for 2011.

- NZPA