HAMPSHIRE'S Natalie Booth has retained her European Ladies Tour status after a dramatic five-way play-off in Italy.

The 24-year-old from New Milton sank a 12-foot putt for birdie on the second play-off hole to secure one of the two cards up for grabs.

"The 18th hole owed me one," said Booth, who is a member at Highcliffe Castle Golf Club.

"I was short on it all week and a double bogey earlier in the day almost cost my place on the Tour."

Booth had finished the 72-hole Qualifying School on level par at the Le Fonti Golf Club for a share of 29th place.

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