Summary
Sophia Popov, a professional golfer, lost vital points due to a clerical error by the LPGA concerning her maternity leave status. This mistake prevents her from joining the Q School finals, crucial for her career progression. Popov had returned to competition after having a baby but was wrongly informed about her tournament eligibility.
Key Facts
- Sophia Popov is a professional golfer and 2020 AIG Women’s Open champion.
- The LPGA made a clerical error, accidentally granting her three tournament starts under maternity leave.
- The error caused her to lose 12 CME points, keeping her out of the Q School finals.
- She had verified her status with the LPGA before competing but was misinformed.
- The mistake affected her ranking, dropping her from No. 139 to No. 151.
- Popov competed in three tournaments and earned over $16,000, which was later revoked.
- She had also been competing on the Epson Tour, where her success didn’t qualify her for Q School finals due to scheduling decisions.
- Different networking platforms show fan frustration over the handling of her case.
