Amateur golfer Gianna Clemente hits off the second tee during the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Seventeen-year-old Warren native Gianna Clemente announced on her social media platforms on Wednesday that she intends to turn professional.

Clemente, who has long be one of the top-ranked junior golfers in the world, will compete in the final stage of LPGA Qualifying in Mobile, Alabama next month, where the top-25 and ties earn a tour card. Clemente received a waiver to compete on the tour before she turns 18, according to a report from Golf Channel.

“I want to thank my family, for supporting my dreams, helping me all through the highs and lows, and standing by my side through it all,” Clemente said in a post on Instagram. “As I close this chapter of my life, I realize how junior and amateur golf has shaped me as a player, and as a person. I will always cherish the memories and friendships made through these past five years.”