Big congratulations to Christine Meier doing so well on Monday. She shot a 73 Monday in the last chance qualifier at Blythefield Country Club for the Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Kraft. She has qualified to compete in a field of 144 of the best female golfers in the world.

There was a bit of confusion…

“When they announced me on the first tee the guy made mention to say ‘no relation to the Meijer store,’ it was funny,” Meier said.

Kelli Pry of Tampa, Florida shot 71 to win the day while Meier finished in second. Both will play this week.

A former Michigan State University standout, Meier has struggled just getting into Symetra Tour events this year.

“It’s been a little bit tough, I’ve been on the alternate list for much of the year,” Meier said. “I only played half the season last year because I was finishing up college, so that kind of left me in a tough spot for this year.

It’s been kind of a fight to get into things and a fight to stay in them this year.”

With her dream destination being the LPGA, the Rochester Hills native said she’s overjoyed that her first tour event will be in her home state of Michigan.

“I started playing on the Meijer (PowerBilt) Tour when I was nine, so I’m used to the name thing,” Meier said. “It’s still funny though.”

“I think I had three people ask me today, ‘are you with Meijer?’ And I was like ‘uh, I wish.'” Meier said with a laugh.

Competitive play begins Thursday.

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