Q-Schools Ends at Second Stage For All But One Area Golfer
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Updated: Sun 11/16/2008 2:21 pm
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November 15, 2008 - Q-School is considered to be the most grueling test of golf and golf tournament in the world. Each stage presents a different set of challengers, a different golf course and the best golfers in the world not already on an established Tour in the field.
Adam Betz, Parkway South graduate, was in position through three rounds to advance to the final stage. After rounds 72-72-69 he was on the outside looking in, but close enough he could see inside. A sub par round would have likely positioned Betz for an opportunity to keep the dream alive. Unfortunately a final round 80 derailed the Parkway South graduates bid for a tee time in the Q-School finals.
Bob Gaus admittedly was looking at this opportunity as another chance to fine tune his game for a run at the Champions Tour in a few years. The teaching professional at Tower Tee once again captured the Player of the year award in the Gateway Section and teed it up in Major Championships in 2008 making this another successful year for Gaus. Because of his play at the PGA Club Professional Championship he was exempt from first stage and was able to start his journey towards the Q-School finals at Second Stage at The Hombre in Florida. Gaus got off to a slow start with a first round 78 and found himself behind the crowd from the beginning. A second round 69 was the highlight of the week for Gaus who will have to continue his preparation for the Champions Tour back in the Gateway Section again in 2009.
On a positive note, Jay Delsing kept it together at second stage hosted at Callaway Gardens Mountain View Golf Course finishing inside the top 20 and reserving his tee time at the Q-School finals. Delsing posted rounds of 68-71-69-71 to finish in 17th position. Other area golfers in the field at Callaway Gardens included Trevor Dodds and former Missouri standount, Jason Schultz. Dodds and Schultz both finished outside of the top 20 and will look for opportunities on the Nationwide Tour or special exemptions on the PGA Tour in 2009.
