Former Chattanooga Mocs golf star Emma de Groot (Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia) continues her quest to join the LPGA Tour this week at Qualifying Tournament Stage II. The 72-hole tourney starts Tuesday, September 27, and runs through Friday, September 30.

de Groot is one of 240 players vying to advance to the final stage. The top 70 and ties move on and there is no cut involved in this stage.

The Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Fla., plays host to the four long days of competition.  It features two courses, Panther and Bobcat, to accommodate the large field. The Bobcat Course plays 6,493 yards at a par of 72, while the Panther Course is a little shorter at 6,226 yards, also with a par of 72.

Emma looks to build on her success from Stage I where she finished tied for fourth at 11-under par. She fired four sub-par rounds shooting 69, 70, 70 and 68 for her total of 277. She was the 2011 Southern Conference Golfer of the Year and six-time collegiate winner including the 2011 SoCon Championship.  She also earned all-league honors all four seasons in helping build the foundation for the fledgling Mocs program.

de Groot starts off No. 10 on Panther at 11:40 a.m., on Tuesday. She is paired with Megan McKinney and Melissa Mabanta.