The 2026 Epson Tour season is officially underway with the Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf, the exciting season opener that kicks off the journey for talented rising stars chasing LPGA dreams! This year's first tournament field is packed with international flair, plus a fresh wave of 13 rookies ready to make their mark, including names like Gianna Clemente, Lauren Clark, and Mirabel Ting. Adding even more intrigue, the tournament features a new addition this season: a Monday qualifier (Local Qualifying Round), giving deserving Epson Tour players a thrilling shot to earn their spot in the main field through an intense 18-hole battle.

Right here in Florida, the home-state energy is electric with a deep contingent of local connections, including Florida residents like Sahana Chokshi (a), Lauren Clark, and Megan Schofill, alongside a plethora of local college graduates from powerhouses such as Samantha Wagner, Matilda Castren, and Jackie Lucena, who know these courses and crowds well. Get ready for non-stop action, breakout performances, and the start of what promises to be an unforgettable year on the Epson Tour!

Take a look at who’s in the field for the 2026 Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf:

Countries Represented:

United States – 64

Canada – 7

Republic of Korea – 5

Philippines – 5

Mexico – 4

Australia – 4

2025 Epson Tour Rookies (13):

Carla Bernat Escuder, Gianna Clemente, Jordan Fischer, Kaleiya Romero, Kendall Todd, Lauren Clark, Lauren Gomez, Lauren Olivares, Mirabel Ting, Christin Eisenbeiss, Riana Mission, Sophia Burnett, Paula Miranda Hernandez

Area Connections:

Florida Residents/Natives – Epson Tour

Sahana Chokshi (a) (i)

Lauren Clark

Gianna Clemente

Sarah Edwards

Daniela Iacobelli

Amelia Lewis

Megan Schofill

Samantha Wagner

Jackie Lucena

Local College Grads:

Samantha Wagner – University of Florida

Jackie Lucena – University of Florida

Maria Torres – University of Florida

Matilda Castren – Florida State University

Amanda Doherty – Florida State University

Mirabel Ting – Florida State University

Alice Hodge – Florida State University

Elizabeth Moon – University of Central Florida

Anna Nordfors – University of Central Florida

Christin Eisenbeiss – University of North Florida

Jess Whitting – University of South Florida

Jessica Welch – Jacksonville University

Kiira Riihijarvi – The University of Tampa

Daniela Iacobelli – Florida Tech

Epson Tour Sponsor Exemptions:

Sahana Chokshi (a), Jackie Lucena, Maria Bohorquez, Carley Cox Pruette

2025 Race for the Card Top-15:

Isabella Fierro (12), Michelle Zhang (13), Carla Tejedo Mulet (14)

Monday Qualifiers:

Katherine Hollern, Caroline Canales

Field Breakdown: 2026 Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf

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