Australia's Sarah-Jane Kenyon has earned her US LPGA Tour card for 2009 after winning the Futures Tour's season-ending tournament in Albany, New York.

Kenyon, who recorded her second professional win, closed with a two-under 69 for a three-stroke victory over three-time Tour winner Mindy Kim (67).

Mexico's Sophia Sheridan (69) was third at four-under to move from 12th to ninth on the money list.

"I was feeling nervous all day, but I managed to keep it going," Kenyon said.

"It was really nice to get off to a good start and I was fortunate enough to finish it out. I'm very happy to come away with a win.

"I felt pretty good today. I haven't been able to get my putting going until the last few weeks, but it's been a long time coming."

Teen star Vicky Hurst, a four-time winner in 13 starts this year, topped the money list with $US93,107 ($A111,760), with Kenyon third on $US48,637 ($A58,380).

For the first time, the top 10 finishers on the Futures Tour money-list qualified for a 2009 LPGA Tour card. In 2007 only five cards were awarded.

Kenyon started the week ranked eighth on the season money list, but her win and a $US14,000 ($A16,800) cheque today vaulted her up into the No.3 spot.

Along with the prize money, Kenyon also received a pair of diamond earrings from a local jeweller.

"I knew a top three could possibly get me there, but a win was what I wanted today," said Kenyon.

"I feel like I've been holding my breath out here for a long time."

Sunday's victory tops off Kenyon's best season since her rookie year in 2005, when she won the Tampa Bay Futures Golf Classic in Florida.

From 10 starts, she has made the cut at each event and finished in the top 10 on six occasions, including two second placings.

The 24-year-old from Caloundra in Queensland has been dividing her time between the LPGA Tour, where she holds a non-exempt membership, and the Futures Tour.

Her best result on the LPGA Tour in 2008 was a tie for 31st at the Corning Classic.

The advantages of holding a Tour card and obtaining guaranteed starts at LPGA events are already ringing true for Kenyon.

"It is going to be amazing. For starters, I don't have to go to LPGA qualifying school this year," the 2002 Australian junior champion said.

"I actually get to go home to Australia and spend more time with our families. We are planning a wedding too.

"It is going to be really nice to actually be organised and know where I am going to play more than a week in advance.

"It will be fun next year."