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PGA Tour first-stage qualifying begins for hopeful golfers on October 20

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

PGA Tour first-stage qualifying begins for hopeful golfers on October 20

Summary

The PGA Tour qualifying process starts with 14 first-stage qualifiers set for October 20. Five events will take place at venues across the U.S., including the Country Club of Ocala in Florida. Competitors aim for one of five spots in the second-stage qualifiers, scheduled for December 1-4. Notable entrants include previous PGA Tour members and standout high school players. The final tournament at TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club is slated for December 10-13, with a chance to earn a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.

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Key Details

•First-stage qualifiers commence October 20 across 14 locations.
•Five qualifiers will take place on October 20, including one in Ocala, Florida.
•Top finishers will advance to the second-stage qualifiers in December.
•Final Q-School events are set for December 10-13 at TPC Sawgrass.
•36 golfers from the First Coast and Georgia's Golden Isles are competing.

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