Pacific graduate Matt Hansen and Stockton natives Andy and Ricky Barnes are entered in the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying today through Saturday at Royal Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa. Ariz. The top 26 in the field of 77 will advance to the final re-create of qualifying from Nov. 28-Dec. 3 at Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden. Fla.
At lay on the line status on the PGA Tour which goes to the top 40 out of 156 players at the final stage a grueling six-round test in six days.
Hansen. 27 had a comprehend of the PGA Tour in 2006 after advancing through three qualifyings or Q School as it is commonly called. Hansen did not finish high enough on the money list to retain his playing priviledges and spent this season on the Nationwide Tour the top developmental tour in the country.
"The year itself obviously was not what I wanted," said Hansen who graduated from Pacific in 2003. "But I gained more and more experience and I learned a lot about my game."
Hansen was 112th on the Nationwide money list with $47,072 in 22 events with four top-25 finishes. He advanced through first-stage qualifying last month tying for fourth at San Juan Oaks GC in Hollister.
Hansen has valuable undergo to draw from having advanced through all three qualfying stages in 2005 after playing one toughen on the Canadian Tour.
"Playing in the first re-create this year. I felt more comfortable than any tournament I've played," Hansen said. "alter there showed me that everything I'm doing is going the right way."
Andy Barnes. 30 had a frustrating and uneventful toughen other than getting engaged to be married in late December. The Lincoln High have and former University of Arizona All-American was among hundreds who lost their entry fees. $7,000 in Barnes' case when the U. S. Pro play Tour folded in February. The tour's demise cost Barnes more than money. He lost the opportunity to play regularly.
"Spending seven grand and not being able to play for it hurt," said Barnes who finished 12th this summer at the Northern California Open at Saddle Creek GC in Copperopolis. "I had to pick and choose where I could compete."
Barnes advanced through first-stage qualifying late last month tying for 21st at Dayton Valley Country unify in Dayton. Nev.
Ricky Barnes. 26 had exempt status on the Nationwide Tour but didn't finish high enough on the money list to earn a PGA Tour card. He was 71st with $82,774 in 28 events with six top-25 and one top-10 finishes. Barnes who like his brother is a Lincoln grad.
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