21 Players Who Earned DP World Tour Cards Through Q-School 2024
The DP World Tour Qualifying School is often considered the toughest test in golf due to several factors that make it an incredibly gruelling challenge!
Q-School spans multiple stages, culminating in a six-round Final Stage where players must maintain peak performance over an extended period. The Final Stage alone involves 108 holes, which demands exceptional endurance, consistency, and mental resilience!
For many participants, Q-School represents a make-or-break opportunity to secure playing rights on the DP World Tour. The pressure to perform is immense, as failing to qualify often forces players to seek alternative careers or lower-level tours.
Q-School recently concluded at INFINITUM in Tarragona, Spain, where 21 players secured their coveted Tour cards. This intense six-round tournament serves as one of golf’s most challenging pathways to the professional circuit, blending seasoned veterans, rising stars, and global newcomers.
Highlights and Notable Stories
Edoardo Molinari (Italy)
The 43-year-old former Ryder Cup star claimed the top spot with a 29-under-par performance. Molinari’s consistent play saw him reclaim a spot on the DP World Tour after a difficult season that saw him lose his playing rights.
Niklas Lemke (Sweden)
A consistent presence at Q-School, Lemke finished second, narrowly missing the title. His strong performance continued a pattern of successfully navigating the qualifying process.
Jean Bekirian (Armenia)
Making history, Bekirian became the first Armenian to earn a DP World Tour card. His achievement symbolizes the growing global diversity of golf.
Jacob Skov Olesen (Denmark)
Turning professional after securing a card, Olesen foregoes an amateur invite to The Masters to join the Tour.
Wil Besseling (Netherlands)
Besseling’s dramatic finish, birdying the last three holes, secured his spot, epitomizing the high-stakes nature of the event.
Davis Bryant (USA)
Climbing through all three Q-School stages, Bryant’s nine-under 62 in the final round highlighted his determination.
Other Qualifiers
- Clément Sordet (France)
- Wilco Nienaber (South Africa)
- Justin Harding (South Africa)
- Ryggs Johnston (USA)
- Corey Shaun (USA)
- Bastien Amat (France)
- Gregorio de Leo (Italy)
- Dan Erickson (USA)
- Benjamin Follett-Smith (Zimbabwe)
- Joshua Berry (England)
- Ben Schmidt (England)
- Jacob Tadek (Czech Republic)
- Danny List (Australia)
- Alexander George Frances (Denmark)
- Albert Boneta (Spain)
These players reflect a mix of experience and youthful ambition, ready to compete at golf’s highest levels. The Final Stage of Q-School continues to serve as a gateway for talent, offering life-changing opportunities to players worldwide.