Leah John Seeks LPGA Ticket with Strong Showings

Vancouver, September 11, 2025

News Summary

Vancouver’s Leah John is aiming for an LPGA Tour card as she ranks 19th on the Epson Tour points list before the Guardian Championship. With three events left in the season, she needs top finishes to break into the top 15 and secure her LPGA ticket. John has shown consistency this season, including a recent victory at the Four Winds Invitational. Her adjustments, including simplifying her mental game, could be key in this crucial stretch.

Vancouver — Leah John Eyes LPGA Ticket with Eyes on the Prize

In a season that has been equal parts grit and momentum, Vancouver’s Leah John is quietly making a push toward the big time. Sitting 19th on the Epson Tour points list heading into the Guardian Championship, she’s inside striking distance of the top 15 who will earn LPGA Tour cards — and there are just three events left on the calendar.

Where she stands

This is John’s second year grinding it out on the Epson Tour, and the numbers tell a story of consistency. She’s made the cut in 10 of 17 starts this season and notched two top-10 finishes, including a big one: a victory at the Four Winds Invitational on August 1. That win is critical — it proves she can close under pressure — but with only three events remaining, she needs more heavy finishes to jump into the top-15.

What she needs to do

The path is straightforward but tough. To secure an LPGA card, John needs strong showings in the remaining tournaments — think top-five, top-three placements, or another win. Those kinds of results rack up points fast and could move her through the cut line in the Race for the Card standings.

Mindset and tweaks

Beyond the leaderboard, John has been dialing in the mental game. She’s kept things simple on purpose and says staying focused and not overthinking has helped her performance. A notable move: she deliberately played without a caddy for about a month to remove one variable from the equation and simplify decisions on course. That unusual tweak appears to have paid dividends, helping her find rhythm and clarity during competition.

Canadian contingent at the Guardian Championship

John won’t be the only Canadian teeing it up. The field includes a solid kit of Canadians trying to climb the Epson Tour ladder: Brooke Rivers (26th), Maddie Szeryk (44th), Monet Chun (70th), Josee Doyon (94th), Mary Parsons (108th), Brigitte Thibault (129th) and Yeji Kwon (155th). All of them are jockeying for position and hoping for late-season momentum.

Other Canadian tour news to watch

• The Kroger Queen City Championship has only one Canadian entrant: Savannah Grewal from Mississauga, who sits 141st in the Race to CME Globe standings.
• On the PGA Tour, the Procore Championship is underway with four Canadians in the mix. The highest-ranked Canadian there is Mackenzie Hughes, currently 65th in the FedEx Cup standings.
• Over on the Korn Ferry Tour, Sudarshan Yellamaraju from Mississauga is the top Canadian at the Simmons Bank Open, sitting 13th on the points list.
• The Champions Tour’s Sanford International will feature veteran Canadians Stephen Ames of Calgary and Mike Weir of Brights Grove.
• On the PGA Tour Americas, A.J. Ewart of Port Coquitlam stands as the top Canadian, ranked 25th on the Fortinet Cup standings. Meanwhile, 22 Canadians are set to compete in the ATB Classic.

What to watch this week

For Leah John, it’s all about keeping the heat on. Expect her to target safe, high-percentage shots early in tournaments and look for scoring chances down the stretch. If she can convert a top-five or better in the next three events, the LPGA card isn’t out of reach. The Guardian Championship is a big test and, realistically, could be the springboard she needs.

Quick take

The story here is momentum and timing. Leah John has shown she can win, she’s making cuts, and she’s taken steps to simplify her game. With the Race for the Card tightening down the stretch, the next few weeks will show whether she’s a late-season climber or a near-miss story. Either way, Canadian golf fans should be watching.

Handy reference: Canadian players and rankings

Stay tuned: with weeks to go, leaderboard churn and dramatic swings are part of the game. For golf fans, it’s the perfect time to watch who can sprint toward the finish line.

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Additional Resources

• RM Outlook: Vancouver’s Leah John Eyes LPGA Ticket
• Wikipedia: LPGA
• LPGA: Get to Know the Epson Tour Athletes
• Google Search: LPGA Tour
• The Globe and Mail: Leah John Trusting the Process
• Google Scholar: Epson Tour
• Nevada Wolf Pack: Leah John Roster
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Epson Tour

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