I remember just over two years ago writing my first blog on the plane to Norway, excited at the prospect of turning pro in the Senior Golf Tour Europe event at Gamie Fredrikstad.
Now having worked with Coach Pete for over two years, having learned so much about playing this game better from Pete and those around me as well as much more about myself, I’m really excited again. This time I’m on the plane heading to Faro to play in this weeks 54 hole Algarvian over the Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal Courses. A great tournament which for me was the catalyst for turning pro back in 2020 when I played with James Murphy. Then it’s on to Turkey for the Legends Tour Qualifying School over the New and Old Courses at the Gloria Resort, Belek. This is the first Tour School for three years, due to the Covid restrictions.
The prize is one of five playing cards for the 2023 Legends Tour. There are two stages, Stage 1 is over 36 holes with a cut of players going through to join Stage 2 alongside the exempt players, played over 72 holes with a cut after 54.
It’s been mentioned to me that with only five spots up for grabs success is very unlikely. My view is that to compete gives me a chance and while the numbers suggest it might not be probable, it is certainly possible.
So I head to Turkey early trying to be as prepared as I can, and ready to play my golf and see what the outcome is.
As always……I’ll let you know.
Calum
Good luck at Tour Qualifying – as you say, you’ve got to be in it to win it!
Cheers Gregor
All the best for a great season. May your putts drop! 💪
Thanks Bob, you too have a great year.