Find out more about 2020 Staysure Tour Qualifying School.
Q. How can I become a member of the Staysure Tour?
A: For those that have not previously competed on the European Tour, the main way to become a member of the Staysure Tour is to go to Qualifying School which takes place in late January. A Player can also request an invite to any event during the year by writing to the Staysure Tour. A player must be 50 years of age on or before the first day of the tournament.
NB. There are standardly 3 invites granted per tournament.
Q. How do I enter the Staysure Tour Qualifying School?
A: Entries and payments are taken via an online portal which is made available on the Q-School homepage each year.
Q: Who can enter the Staysure Tour Qualifying School?
A: All male professional golfers who are 50 years of age on or before 31 July 2020. All male amateur golfers who are 50 years of age on or before 31 July 2020, with a handicap of one (1) or lower.
Q: Do I lose my amateur status if I enter the Qualifying School?
A: It is not a breach of the Rules of Amateur status to file an entry for and participate in any Stage of the Qualifying School, providing that you waive your right to prize money prior to each Stage by completing the appropriate forms available at each venue.
Q: How much does it cost to go to Qualifying School?
A: The entry fee for 2020 is £800 (€880) for all entrants – regardless of which Stage or Stages are played. The entry fee does not include travel and accommodation which are the responsibility of each participant. Any player that has played an event on the 2019 Staysure Tour schedule and subsequently taken up Affiliated Membership will be exempt from paying any entry fee as their Membership fee covers the cost of the 2020 Qualifying School.
Q: Is it easy to withdraw and can the entry fee be reclaimed?
A: All withdrawals must be notified to the Staysure Tour Entries Department. If a player withdraws prior to the closing date his entry fee will be refunded in full. If a player withdraws after the closing date, without competing, he will be refunded £700 (€770) only (NB: No exceptions). If a player is absent on the tee without notification, no refund will be given and he may face disciplinary action, subject to circumstances. Once an entrant has teed off, refund of entry is not possible under any circumstances.
Q: Can I request a Stage 1 venue?
A. YES. A player will be required to choose a venue for Stage 1 when completing the online entry form.
*Q: How many entrants get through from Stage 1 to Finals? *
A: The number of players to advance from Stage 1 to the Finals will be on a pro rata basis from each Stage 1 competition determined after taking into account players automatically eligible for the Finals. Full details are available on the Entry Form. The field size in the Finals will be 72 players and ties.
Q: How many players get a ‘Tour Card’ through the Qualifying School?
A: Players finishing in positions 1-5 at the Staysure Tour Qualifying School Finals will be eligible for Ranked Membership of the Staysure Tour.
Players 1-5 will be included in Category 7 for the 2020 season. These players will be exempt into all 54 man field events.
In the event of a tie there will be a hole by hole play-off to determine 5th position.
Q: Does the Staysure Tour provide accommodation?
A: No. However, the Staysure Tour can recommend official hotels for each tournament.
Q: What are the rules of golf during Qualifying School?
A: Rules governing play will be the following:
• The current R&A Rules of Golf
• The current Staysure Tour Conditions of Competition and Local Rules
• The local rules of the host club as approved by the Tournament Director
In addition, all participants are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Staysure Tour Code of Behaviour as contained within the Members Regulations Handbook.
Q: Are there exemptions from Stage 1?
A: YES. Details of all exemptions will be on the Entry Form.
Q: Do you need to have a caddie at the Qualifying School?
A: No, caddies are not mandatory and players are permitted to use trolleys.
Following a regulation change, a current Staysure Tour Member may caddie for any competitor at any Stage of the Staysure Tour Qualifying School.
Q. Are Distance Measuring Devices allowed?
A. From the 2015 season onwards, the Staysure Tour Conditions of Competition and Local Rules will include wording that in accordance with the Note under Rule 14-3 of the Rules of Golf, for all play in regular Staysure Tour Approved Tournaments, a player may obtain distance information by using a laser device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used. For purposes of clarity, this applies to laser distance measuring devices only and their use will not be allowed in the US Senior PGA Championship, the US Senior Open and Senior Open Championship, or qualifying rounds thereof.
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