2013 Web.com Tour Qualifying School

1st Stage - Dayton, Nevada

This week Derek played in the first stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School (formerly PGA Tour Qualifying School) down in Dayton, Nevada at Dayton Valley Country Club.

This is a course Derek is familiar with, as he has played here several occasion for past PGA Tour qualifying.  His four round scores were: 72-68-72-70, finishing at -6 total (282).  He just got off the golf course from his fourth and final round, hence me providing the blog update this time (Candice). As Derek put it "Ahhh, it feels good to be done.  I hit it solid all day today, and for the majority of the round I two-putted from 40 feet.  I couldn't hit anything that close due to the wind and the pin placements, combined with firm and fast greens.  Of all 4 of the rounds this week, this was my most solid round.  I am relieved to be off the course, and headed home in the morning.". 

Today's round consisted of one bogey on #9, and three birdies on #s 3, 11 and 15.  Derek finished in 5th overall, which easily advances him to the 2nd stage of q school. Location and date of 2nd stage is tbd, depending on the location he gets assigned.  To see the full results, along with hole by hole stats see the results page here.

Derek's scorecard this week:

 

Q School Stage 1 - Round 3

I hit the ball better today, hitting 17 of 18 greens.  I had 4 birdies and no bogeys, finishing with a 68 (-4).  I felt a little bit more comfortable out there today and I hope I can go out and shoot another good round tomorrow.  I tee off round 4 at 10:40 am tomorrow.

Tournament info can be found here.

PGA Tour Q School 2009 Stage 2 - Round 3

With a couple unfortunate bogies on his last two holes of the day, Derek finished even par for the third round. Results can be seen here. Tomorrow is the last round of this stage of qualifying school, and Derek tees off at 9:20 am. Thank you again for everyone's support!

PGA Tour Q School 2009 Stage 2 - Rnds 1 & 2

While struggling for about a week with the flu, Derek went out yesterday and today and gave it his all with the little energy he had. Although yesterday he got off to a rough start with a 76 four over par, today he was able to go out there and for the first time in a week actually have some energy over the golf ball and shot one under. Today was the first day Derek said he felt semi-healthy, feeling about 80% back to health. Tomorrow he tees off at 9:30 for round three. Please keep Derek in your thoughts and prayers as he is overcoming this horrible flu. Thank you for your continued support. Follow along here.

-Candice

Q School Second Stage

Derek has made his way down to Beaumont, California to Oak Valley Golf Club for the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School. While fighting off a cold/flu bug, he has been getting in his practice rounds yesterday and today. Tomorrow is the first round, and Derek tees off at 9:40 on tee number one. For more information about the second stage of Q School please click here. Stay tuned for round by round updates!

PGA Tour Q School 2009 - Round 4

In the final round of the first stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School Derek shot -2 (70) to finish at -19 for the tournament. He got off to another great start with birdies on holes number 3 and 4. He had a bogey on hole 7, however turned around and birdied hole 8 to turn at -2. Then on the back nine there were a lot of pars, one birdie on hole 14, and an unfortunate bogey on hole 18, leaving him in 2nd place overall for the first stage in Dayton Valley! Derek will be driving back to soggy Washington to practice for a few weeks until he is notified where he will be assigned for second stage. Second stage of Q School begins November 18-21. There are six different locations for second stage, and we do not know which stage Derek will be going to yet. We will keep you posted! Thanks for everyone's support, as this couldn't have been done without all our friends and family.

Click here to see the final scoreboard from 1st Stage!

PGA Tour Q School 2009 - Round 3

Derek shot 67 (-5) today in the third round, making his three round total -17. He eagled hole number 3 and made the turn at -2. He then birdied 11, 13, 17, and 18. The only bogey of the day came on hole number 16. Scores can be found by clicking here. Tomorrow Derek tees off for the final round at 10:50am.

PGA Tour Q School 2009 - Round 2

Today Derek fired off a 65! He teed off hole number 10, got a bogey on hole 12, then he went on to birdie 14, 15, and 18 to turn at -2. Then on the front nine (his back nine of the day), he birdied hole 1, eagled hole 3, and then birdied holes 4 and 5 to finish -7!
Scoreboard can be found by clicking here.

Derek is tied for 1st after the second round.

PGA Tour Q School 2009 - Round 1

Today was the first round of the first stage of Q School in Dayton Valley, Nevada. Derek shot a 67, 5 under par in today's first round to get off to a smooth start. He got off to a great start with 3 birdies in a row, and later went on to birdie number 12, 17 and 18. The only bogey of the day came on the par 4 hole number 9. Tomorrow Derek tees off at 9:22 am and you can follow along by clicking here.

2009 PGA Tour Q School

It is that time of year again.....Q School! Derek drove down to Dayton, Nevada last weekend to head off to qualifying school. For more information on PGA Tour Q School please click here. Derek was assingned to the Dayton Valley Country Club for his first stage. The first stage is 4 rounds of golf from October 21-24. More info on how he plays today will come later. He tees off today at 10:28 am.

2008 Q School

2008 Q-School

I am trying to make it to PGA Tour Qualifying School this year. Last year was my first time going to Q School. I had my Pre-Qualifier for Q School in Auburn, Al. First Stage of Q School for me was suppose to be at Carlton Oaks, CA but due to the horrible fires in the San Diego area last year, we were relocated to TPC Scottsdale. I missed advancing by one stroke, however walked away a stronger more experienced golfer. With the entry deadline drawing nearer for the 2008 PGA Tour Q School, I am crossing my fingers and thanking my friends and family for helping me try to make it there again.