US Q-School

[AlexMc]

Q-School has always intrigued me. I've seen a few guys go through it - it is just massive pressure. I read a great book called "Tales From Q-School" by John Feinstein which is just ****ing gripping. It just looks tense and it is literally all or nothing.

Any way...Second Stage is this week. Aussies involved are:

Southern Hills - Steve Dartnall (plus Grant Waite)
Redstone - Craig Scott, Matt Goggin
Hombre - Simon Furneaux, Peter Lonard
Bear Creek - Adam Blyth, Mark Hensby, Kane Webber (also Danny Lee)
TPC Craig Ranch - Nick Flanagan, Rod Pampling, David Lutterus
Bayonet - Adam Bland, Matthew Griffin, Luke Hickmont, Scott Hend

So...a few Aussies over there this week. I know Simon Furneaux - he's battled away on pro-am's for ages...good to see he's having a shot at the big show. You would hope that Adam Bland will take some good form in to the event as well.

Let's hope the majority get through to the final stage...

[McMw]

nice to see the name Peter Lonard get a mention...where has he been?

[Moe Norman]

He was out injured for about 12 months, and also had Ross River fever.

He is now on the comeback, but I duobt he'll make it. He'll never be the same unless he swallows his pride and goes back to his old coach.

Off the drink too apparently, which is massive for him.

[Eag's]

A few names in there you don't normally see heading to Q school.

[sms316]

What about Nathan Buzumkic?

[Hamo84]

promising start for Matt Goggin

http://pgatq.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgatq10/event/pgatq1025/contest/1/leaderboard.htm

[LeftyHoges]

promising start for Matt Goggin

http://pgatq.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgatq10/event/pgatq1025/contest/1/leaderboard.htm

Not so much for Craig Scott, opened with 77.

[virge666]

He was out injured for about 12 months, and also had Ross River fever.

He is now on the comeback, but I duobt he'll make it. He'll never be the same unless he swallows his pride and goes back to his old coach.

Off the drink too apparently, which is massive for him.


He has won 3 Masters since Ross River... :)

Couldn't agree more with coaching - but I would say ANY coach except the idiot Leadbetter who he is seeing now. You would think Sean Summers would give him a good talking to...

Seriously - what has Leadbetter ever done beside sell $15 swing gimmicks.

[macjackass]

He has won 3 Masters since Ross River... :)

Couldn't agree more with coaching - but I would say ANY coach except the idiot Leadbetter who he is seeing now. You would think Sean Summers would give him a good talking to...

Seriously - what has Leadbetter ever done beside sell $15 swing gimmicks.

Didn't he redo Faldo's swing?

[sms316]

Sean Summers

Now there is a fkwit of the highest order.

[Moe Norman]

He has won 3 Masters since Ross River... :)



I was of the understanding he got it again within the last 12 months.

[kingslayer33]

another solid effort (-3) from Mat Goggin sees him in a good spot to go to final round. Currently T2nd (Top 19+ties from each of the second round events goes to next level by the look of it.)

[Chris32]

I always love following the Q School stuff, I can't imagine the highs and lows those blokes go through over the journey. I think I'd spend the whole time puking my guts up with nerves!

[goughy]

Just pure survival. My dad said he's seen footage of guys breaking down and everything at q school. Just pure pressure, and so few spots up for grabs.

[Hamo84]

how many spots are actually available from Q school?

[goughy]

Isn't it like 20 or something. Not a lot to fight for.

[BayBum]

Q-School says...

Every player who reaches the finale has some degree of status on the Nationwide Tour -- but only the low 25 and ties are exempt on the PGA TOUR for next year.

Q. If you don't get your TOUR card but reach the final stage, what happens?
A. After the PGA TOUR cards have been decided, the next number of players nearest to 50 will receive fully exempt membership on the Nationwide Tour. The remaining players who have made it to the final stage of q-school will have conditionally exempt status on the Nationwide Tour. So getting to the final stage is key.

Q. How much does it cost to enter q-school?
A. Entry fees in 2010 for the PGA TOUR are as follows: first-stage qualifying is $4,500, second-stage qualifying is $4,000 and the finals is $3,500.

Q. Can you earn money at these q-school tournaments?
A. Only at the final stage. The medalist at the final stage receives $50,000, the runner-up gets $40,000 and the rest of the 25 new TOUR members and ties earn at least $25,000. Players earning exempt Nationwide Tour status earn $5,000 each.The Childrens Miracle Classic is one of my fav tourneys to watch all year.Watching the so called 'big boys' play for their careers is good shit.I cant possibly imagine what the new breed have going on in their heads while the final stages of Q-School is playing out:smt087 To come so close to having your dreams realised & miss a 3 footer would make me question what it is i want to do in life:roll:

[virge666]

Didn't he redo Faldo's swing?

I think Faldo did Faldo's swing...


I was of the understanding he got it again within the last 12 months.

really - shit, I just thought he was injured and had to go through surgery.


another solid effort (-3) from Mat Goggin sees him in a good spot to go to final round. Currently T2nd (Top 19+ties from each of the second round events goes to next level by the look of it.)

I thought he woudl have been exempt... great player.

[kingslayer33]

I thought he woudl have been exempt... great player.

Shyte year. Think he was around 155.

[Flavzz]

Field has narrowed for the final stage next week.

Matt Goggin shot a final round 68 to make the final and also David lutterus and Mark hensby made it too. Unfortunately Rod Pampling missed out. There's possibly more Aussies in there but they were the ones mentioned as notables.

[virge666]

WTF is going on with Pamps... Top 50 to 200 in 2 years...

I don't get it...

[kingslayer33]

So 156+ ties are in final stage quals. 6 rounds with no cut.

What is the breakdown on how many get cards, and are they full cards?

[virge666]

So 156+ ties are in final stage quals. 6 rounds with no cut.

What is the breakdown on how many get cards, and are they full cards?

After the PGA TOUR cards have been decided, the next number of players nearest to 50 will receive fully exempt membership on the Nationwide Tour. The remaining players who have made it to the final stage of q-school will have conditionally exempt status on the Nationwide Tour. So getting to the final stage is key.

[TheTrueReview]

WTF is going on with Pamps... Top 50 to 200 in 2 years...

I don't get it...

Pamps is gone. Perhaps it's finally time for him to sack his wife as his sports psychologist.

[kingslayer33]

After the PGA TOUR cards have been decided...

I got the rest from the earlier post by Barnum, but is it top 10? 8? Or is the number determined by how many players already have full cards for next year from tournament wins etc? (Wanted to know so I can keep track of what goggin needs to be at)

And secondly, do you have full exempt status coming through q-school or is it restricted at all with how many events you can enter?

[sms316]

WTF is going on with Pamps... Top 50 to 200 in 2 years...

I don't get it...

Switched to a better ball. I'd love to see a statistic on performance post switching.

Off the top of my head;

Singh
Weekley
Pampling
Austin

[Lucasto23]

Top 25 get tour cards at q school

[macjackass]

Shyte year. Think he was around 155.

He switched from TM to callaway didn't he?

[Dotty]

Now there is a fkwit of the highest order.
:smt023

[kingslayer33]

He switched from TM to callaway didn't he?

Spot on. False economy or what? Extra $$$ up front but lose your card (?) because you lose form. I'm not certain there weren't some other personal issues through the year too but confidence in your sticks should be top priority for these guys IMHO.

[macjackass]

Spot on. False economy or what? Extra $$$ up front but lose your card (?) because you lose form. I'm not certain there weren't some other personal issues through the year too but confidence in your sticks should be top priority for these guys IMHO.

He certainly hits it well! I followed him at the Aussie Open for 9 holes and he hit the ball amazingly (not that he always thought so)

[kingslayer33]

He certainly hits it well! I followed him at the Aussie Open for 9 holes and he hit the ball amazingly (not that he always thought so)

Almost, and I mean almost in the strict sense of the word here, makes me look a good putter though. ;)

[chappy1970]

Sweaty undies time for those at the Q school starts tomorrow.

[BayBum]

Come on Hendry !!! Get some !!!

[dave1]

Sweaty undies time for those at the Q school starts tomorrow.


wish this tournament was on foxtell would make good iewing....Commentator Gary MaCord once said this was the most stressful tourny he played in

[mike]

wish this tournament was on foxtell would make good iewing....It usually is. Have you checked?

EDIT- nope I just had a look. Not on Fox or digital.

[sms316]

Last year was pretty boring. They didn't show any guys who were gassing it up and spent a huge amonut of time doing interviews with the graduates.

[BayBum]

Yeah it was abit like that mate.They showed one or 2 guys putting out on 18 & then switched to guys crying & chit.boohoo..

[KristianJ]

According to my Foxtel EPG there's a slot on Tuesday morning on FS2 marked "Live: Golf: USPGA". The Chevron Challenge will be over so they might be just showing the final round of Q-school.

[BayBum]

http://www.pgatour.com/qschool/leaderboard/

A couple of names from down under off to a good start.Cant afford to start slow & still expect to be there at the finish line when the cards are handed out...

Josh Geary is the best of the bunch @ -3 T7,Coles & Lyle close behind @ -2 T16.

[Ned]

Looks like back to the minors for a lot of Aussies!

[kingslayer33]

Big final round needed for Goggin now. T36 going in means he is in the hunt but it all depends on the final round.

Not sure if they all play 3 rounds at each of the courses but if so he has 1 to come at Crooked Cat which seems to have been kicking in the lower scores. Anyway fingers crossed for him.

[Daves]

According to my Foxtel EPG there's a slot on Tuesday morning on FS2 marked "Live: Golf: USPGA". The Chevron Challenge will be over so they might be just showing the final round of Q-school.

As you suggested, 5th round highlights on Fox 3 now. Hope they show the final round live tomorrow.

[Daves]

As you suggested, 5th round highlights on Fox 3 now. Hope they show the final round live tomorrow.

Just checked, and yep final round is going to be live on Fox 2 from 3.30am.8-)

[AlexMc]

Jarrod Lyle looks safe with a decent round. The Angry Ant needs a great round to get back there...

[AlexMc]

Jarrod through, Ant and Goggin on Nationwide next year...

[BayBum]

Geary had a good chance but stumbled at the final hurdle :( He needed atleast -2 in the last round & shot +2.He wont be a happy boy.

[Daves]

TV coverage starts on Fox 3 on Sunday our time(Rounds 4, 5 & 6).

[Grunt]

Bowdo at 3 under today after 15, tied for 33. Leaders at -7 in the clubhouse.

[PeteyD]

Go Bowdo!

[Grunt]

Nice finish to the round.

[chappy1970]

T7th, man 6 rounds what a f^&king grind

[oncewasagolfer]

Nice stuff bowdo good luck for the rest of the week

[aimnhit]

Cheers boys..

[Grunt]

Cheers boys..
No cheers to you Bowdo, as you know you are now in Team OzGolf, it gives all us hackers a tie to the PGA. Bet there are not too many golf forums around the world with their own tour player!

Go get em mate.