What is Tour Qualifying School? “School” is somewhat of a misnomer! There are no degrees upon graduation, but if you play well there may be an invitation to play on the greatest golf tour in the world, the American PGA Tour.
The “Q School” experience consists of 3 stages, a pre qualification tournament, first stage qualifying tournament, second stage qualifying tournament, and finally a 6 round tournament against 175 of the best players in the world, with only the top 25 receiving playing privileges on the PGA tour.
This is without a doubt the most grueling experience of a professional golfers life. Huge rewards, facing the ultimate of golf pressure.
One of my nephew David Haley’s teammates from the University of Minnesota, Donald Constable, is now participating in the final stage of Tour Qualifying School and is doing very well. At the end of the 5th round, he is 1 shot out of the top 25, perfectly placed for a good final round and a spot at the big dance.
Good luck Donald! A Q School wrap up report tomorrow.
Keith Haley Golf 