PGA West is the site for the 6 round marathon that is the PGA Tour's final stage of Q-school as 173 players tee it up with the goal of finishing in the top 25 to earn full playing privileges on the PGA Tour in 2012. Play will begin on Wednesday on the Nicklaus Tournament and Stadium Courses in LaQuinta, California.
Here is a look at the 9 Dawgs in the field:
- Paul Claxton: Made Q-School finals by finishing 40th on the 2011 Nationwide Tour money list. Looking to return to the PGA Tour for the first time since 2008.
- Harris English: The 2011 UGA grad and member of this year’s Walker Cup team already has full Nationwide Tour status after winning on that circuit as an amateur earlier this year. English had a victory, runner-up and third-place finish in seven Nationwide Tour starts in 2011.
- Brian Harman: One of the most consistent players on the mini tours. This is his first time advancing to Q-School finals after turning pro in 2009. Harman was 10th on the eGolf Professional Tour's money list in 2011.
- Kevin Kisner: 2011 PGA Tour member led wire to wire at his second stage of Q-School site, shooting 17 under to win by 5.
- Matt McQuillan: 2011 PGA Tour member made finals by finishing 145th on the money list.
- Scott Parel: Runner-up at his second stage site thanks to posting a 64 and 63 in the first two rounds. Played the Nationwide Tour full time from 06-08.
- Richard Scott: The 3 time Canadian Amateur champ is making his first appearance in Q-School finals. Playing well this fall, Monday qualified for McGladrey and made cut.
- Hudson Swafford: 2011 UGA grad making the trip to Q School finals in his first year as a professional. Already has a win as a professional on eGolf Tour.
- Brendon Todd: Played well in second half of Nationwide Tour season. Looking to return to PGA Tour, played full season in 09.
http://www.pgatour.com/qschool/
