Korn Ferry Tour Q school

[Creedo77]

1 hour ago, chigolfer1 said:

 

Any idea how much this was happening?  Like did every event have at least one "bought" sponsor exemption or was it a rarity?  

More often than not it was happening. 
 

Mathew Wolffs caddie (Nick Heinen) was the worst I’ve seen in 2019. I think there was a stretch of him getting invites like 7 weeks straight. There was enough uproar on Twitter that the KFT took away what was going to be his 8th invite and at that point he had quit playing. He did nothing with the invites as well so made it even worse.

[Mississippi_fan]

I've been interest in the Korn Ferry tour the last couple of years because of the current group of talented players from Mississippi.  In looking at the info for KF Q-school events, it amazed me to see the entry fees at each stage.  My rough estimate is that the entry fees for all 26 events combined will be around $9 million and I was wondering if that money goes into administration expenses or prize money or something else.

[Creedo77]

10 hours ago, Mississippi_fan said:

I've been interest in the Korn Ferry tour the last couple of years because of the current group of talented players from Mississippi.  In looking at the info for KF Q-school events, it amazed me to see the entry fees at each stage.  My rough estimate is that the entry fees for all 26 events combined will be around $9 million and I was wondering if that money goes into administration expenses or prize money or something else.

Pretty sure the tour just banks that money. Some will go to cover final stage costs for that purse but the tour has plenty of money to cover what they’re putting out. 
 

They even raised q school prices this year for players which is a pretty poor thing to do to these guys 

[Ferguson]

 

 

 

On 10/15/2021 at 1:10 PM, jdl said:

First site in FL wrapping up today, lots of recognizable names in the field. Top 19 and ties move on to final stage and get at least some KF status. Other 4 sites are next week.

 

Poor Smylie. 🙁

 

https://pgatq.bluegolf.com/bluegolfw/pgatq21/event/pgatq2120/contest/1/leaderboard.htm

"One of these things is not like the other.....one of these things just isn't the same...."

 

Let's see,

Rickie is on the PGA Tour. 

Jordan is on the PGA tour.   

Justin is on the PGA tour.

Smylie is not on the PGA Tour.  

 

 

 

[jdl]

On 10/19/2021 at 11:35 AM, chigolfer1 said:

 

lol, I had completely forgotten about that.  A little weird that you tracked it down but thanks!

It was on the first page of my google results for "Luke Guthrie swing changes". 😁

 

I was actually looking for the article you had posted in that thread...

[jdl]

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Edited October 20, 2021 by jdl

[SkiSchoolPro]

Surprised Jamie Lovemark doesn't have KF status-

Owgr top 500 currently making some PGA Tour cuts and 9 of 13 on KF last season including 6 top 25s and a 2nd.

Top 100 PGA Tour in 17-18

Won twice on KF and was top money winner in 2010

 

Was hurt and had a major medical- 16 PGA starts last season and 1 this season but no KF status? Fine line out there.

[jdl]

 

[jholz]

19 minutes ago, jdl said:

 

 

That is great. Some of the best competitive golf available IMHO. They should televise the whole thing. 

 

[Krt22]

22 minutes ago, jholz said:

 

That is great. Some of the best competitive golf available IMHO. They should televise the whole thing. 

 

+1. Honestly the KFT finals are a lot more entertaining than the fedex cup finals. Every single shot can make or break a guys career, just insane

[jholz]

Just now, Krt22 said:

+1. Honestly the KFT finals are a lot more entertaining than the fedex cup finals. Every single shot can make or break a guys career, just insane

 

Yeah, exactly. So much more on the line for these guys. And the difference between making it or not is sooooo slim. 

 

 

[nikeblades00]

This will def make for good television. These guys are putting everything on the line. Can't imagine the nerves especially down the stretch.

 

When is the finals?

[Creedo77]

1 minute ago, nikeblades00 said:

This will def make for good television. These guys are putting everything on the line. Can't imagine the nerves especially down the stretch.

 

When is the finals?

It’s next week in Savannah

Edited October 27, 2021 by Creedo77

[jholz]

Just now, nikeblades00 said:

This will def make for good television. These guys are putting everything on the line. Can't imagine the nerves especially down the stretch.

 

When is the finals?

 

Finals are Nov. 4-7th at the Landings Club in Savannah, GA. 

 

[Body_Visions]

Sad to see Lee McCoy not make it past first stage.

[chigolfer1]

Geez, it's crazy how hard it it is to have a sustained career as a professional golfer.

[Creedo77]

I’ll be down there. Just got a bag this morning for it 

[robbbennett58]

I’ll be in Ga for the final rounds of Korn ferry tour q school… caddying for a fellow friend and competitor, curious to see how the field handles the pressure as I’ve caddied for a friend at Torrey Pines in 08 who missed the cut @ the US Open… tournament golf is about as comparable as tennis is to ice hockey… 2 completely different beasts…looking forward to seeing a few old friends and the pressure that’s in the atmosphere… missed getting into stage 2 a few hrs back by 2 strokes and as close as I was I was psychologically a mile away… one things for sure, at final stage anyone can come out on top or completely implode… just hangout in the parking lot and unfortunately you’ll see grown men crying like babies.. it’s a shame but it’s the nature of the game, as in life

[stinger_gc]

Good to see Eric Compton playing well

[nikeblades00]

1 hour ago, robbbennett58 said:

I’ll be in Ga for the final rounds of Korn ferry tour q school… caddying for a fellow friend and competitor, curious to see how the field handles the pressure as I’ve caddied for a friend at Torrey Pines in 08 who missed the cut @ the US Open… tournament golf is about as comparable as tennis is to ice hockey… 2 completely different beasts…looking forward to seeing a few old friends and the pressure that’s in the atmosphere… missed getting into stage 2 a few hrs back by 2 strokes and as close as I was I was psychologically a mile away… one things for sure, at final stage anyone can come out on top or completely implode… just hangout in the parking lot and unfortunately you’ll see grown men crying like babies.. it’s a shame but it’s the nature of the game, as in life

Add the tv cameras and bright lights and now the pressure even bigger.

 

Question for people in the know: do some players take any meds/supplements for the nerves? I've heard players have taken beta blockers or what have you. 

[Creedo77]

23 minutes ago, nikeblades00 said:

Add the tv cameras and bright lights and now the pressure even bigger.

 

Question for people in the know: do some players take any meds/supplements for the nerves? I've heard players have taken beta blockers or what have you. 

I’ve never heard of guys taking anything like that 

 

I’m amazed with the number of guys who drink coffee before rounds out there. It’s awful for playing golf 

[nikeblades00]

8 minutes ago, Creedo77 said:

I’ve never heard of guys taking anything like that 

 

I’m amazed with the number of guys who drink coffee before rounds out there. It’s awful for playing golf 

I think I heard about the beta blockers during a Podcast talking about 90s golf. Maybe not a thing anymore. 

 

Agree about the coffee. I love coffee and I can tell the times I've overdone it just in my dad's golf league! It will get your parasympathetic nervous system revved up!

[Aaronwilson_95]

On 10/19/2021 at 11:41 AM, Creedo77 said:

More often than not it was happening. 
 

Mathew Wolffs caddie (Nick Heinen) was the worst I’ve seen in 2019. I think there was a stretch of him getting invites like 7 weeks straight. There was enough uproar on Twitter that the KFT took away what was going to be his 8th invite and at that point he had quit playing. He did nothing with the invites as well so made it even worse.

Gumberg who’s playing in Bermuda on one this week is also someone who’s gotten quite a few invites per say

[Ghostwedge]

22 hours ago, Creedo77 said:

I’ll be down there. Just got a bag this morning for it 

C.... let us know how its going.

[Ghostwedge]

22 hours ago, robbbennett58 said:

I’ll be in Ga for the final rounds of Korn ferry tour q school… caddying for a fellow friend and competitor, curious to see how the field handles the pressure as I’ve caddied for a friend at Torrey Pines in 08 who missed the cut @ the US Open… tournament golf is about as comparable as tennis is to ice hockey… 2 completely different beasts…looking forward to seeing a few old friends and the pressure that’s in the atmosphere… missed getting into stage 2 a few hrs back by 2 strokes and as close as I was I was psychologically a mile away… one things for sure, at final stage anyone can come out on top or completely implode… just hangout in the parking lot and unfortunately you’ll see grown men crying like babies.. it’s a shame but it’s the nature of the game, as in life

Keep us updated Pro.

[robbbennett58]

@Ghostwedge will do buddy !

[Creedo77]

5 hours ago, Aaronwilson_95 said:

Gumberg who’s playing in Bermuda on one this week is also someone who’s gotten quite a few invites per say

His dad is loaded. He must have got about 15/20 over the last 3 years and hasn’t done much with them 

[Fairway14]

On 10/25/2021 at 4:07 PM, SkiSchoolPro said:

Surprised Jamie Lovemark doesn't have KF status-

Owgr top 500 currently making some PGA Tour cuts and 9 of 13 on KF last season including 6 top 25s and a 2nd.

Top 100 PGA Tour in 17-18

Won twice on KF and was top money winner in 2010

 

Was hurt and had a major medical- 16 PGA starts last season and 1 this season but no KF status? Fine line out there.

 

Lovemark (and other guys who have at one time had a PGA Tour card) are exempt straight  into KF Terry Stage 2 qualifying event. This is good policy because it gives the PGA Tour veterans some status, yet requires them to earn their way by playing good enough at Stage 2 to make it thru to Final Stage.

[Creedo77]

10 hours ago, Fairway14 said:

 

Lovemark (and other guys who have at one time had a PGA Tour card) are exempt straight  into KF Terry Stage 2 qualifying event. This is good policy because it gives the PGA Tour veterans some status, yet requires them to earn their way by playing good enough at Stage 2 to make it thru to Final Stage.

Those vets have 0 status when they miss 2nd stage, unless they’re a past champ like Jonathan Byrd etc 

[Fairway14]

47 minutes ago, Creedo77 said:

Those vets have 0 status when they miss 2nd stage

As it should be, because otherwise KF Tour  FInal Stage would be filled with PGA Tour veterans. Allowing PGA Tour veterans to bypass KF Tour pre-qualifying and Stage 1 is giving them plenty of status and, or, respect. Remember, the Korn Ferry Tour's primary function is to give young up and coming players the opportunity to refine their games well enough to compete well when/if they are able to earn a card for the PGA Tour.