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  1. Billy B

    Billy B
    jacksonville, FL

    currently active duty overseas on deployment in the u.s. navy. im looking to bring my game to a whole new level when i get back in december by doing what it takes to compete on tour. problem is i wont have enough money for q-school to get on tour. I know there is a thing called a sponsor exemption and have heard numorous explanations about it. But i know that is one way to play in a tournament. I haven't played golf in 6 years and this year picked it back up and on average before i left i was shooting mid to low 70's. But again im taking my game to a whole new level so i know for a fact ill be in the 60's in no time. all i have done overseas is do certain workouts to help my golf game out. I will be purchasing all new titleist clubs on my return. that was the reason i took the deployment so i can save the money to buy all new clubs because mine are about 14 years old. Can anyone give me some helpful hints on what i can do or give me some advice. it will be greatly appreciated. thank you and god bless
  2. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    Your best bet with no accomplishments is to live in an area where there is a tournament, whoop ever bodies butt in the area, then write the sponsor of that event.

    Remember there are lots of accomplished players looking for exemptions, and that includes graduates of q-school and former PGA players, probably some Nationwide players, and lets not forget Euro Tour players looking to play in the US.

    Good Luck going that route.

    You might try Monday Qualifier, if you are good enough to compete then that would be the easiest, quickest, cheapest.

  3. ToddL

    ToddL
    Attleboro, MA

    Thank you for your service to our country and please stay safe.  

    Just a suggestion - if you were in the mid 70's when you left, you might want to hone the skills in amateur tourneys before going to the big time.  Turning pro is a big deal and getting your amateur status back is not the easiest or quickest thing to do if it does not work out on the money circuit.  If you start out on the local amateur circuit, you can improve your tournament skills and get your name out there.  From that point, you can make the decision to turn pro and look for sponsors, underwriters, etc.  Be prepared to go all in if you really want to make a go of it on any of the Tours.  It is an expensive proposition.

    Here is another thought - contact the Golf Channel and tell them your story.  They are always looking for skilled golfers to compete on the Big Break and you might be exactly what they want.  It would certainly get your name out there and depending upon your success, lead to an entry in one of the Tour events!

    Good luck and thanks again for serving. 

  4. Billy B

    Billy B
    jacksonville, FL

    thank you for the advise. i think im going to go with your route. i found a amature tour in my area of jacksonville, fl that i will be playing in next year, and i will send a letter to the golf channel about the big break. i didn't even think about that at all. again thank you.

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