English golfers Tom Lewis and Ben Schmidt, along with Scotland’s Ryan Lumsden and Ryder Cup Europe vice-captain Edoardo Molinari, are among the 20 players who have successfully earned their DP World Tour cards for the 2027 season through the Qualifying School final stage.
Q-School Success Stories
Tom Lewis secured his spot after a successful run that began with a play-off victory at the second stage earlier this month, which initially granted him alternate status. He ultimately finished the final stage tied for fourth place alongside Ivan Cantero. For Ben Schmidt, this achievement marks his second time earning playing rights on the tour within the last three years.
Scotland’s Ryan Lumsden earned his tour card for the first time following a consistent performance that included a third round of 68 on the lakes course. Meanwhile, Spaniards Jose Luis Ballester and Rocco Repetto Taylor shared the top spot at the final stage of the qualifying event.
A Diverse Class of Graduates
The group of 20 successful qualifiers includes seven players who will debut as DP World Tour rookies in the 2027 season: Cameron John, David Nyfjall, Ryan Lumsden, Paul Beauvy, Jansen Preston, Philipp Katich, and Matteo Cristoni. The age range of the graduates is notable, with 45-year-old Edoardo Molinari serving as the oldest in the class, while 23-year-old Frenchman Paul Beauvy is the youngest.
Germany’s Philipp Katich provided one of the most dramatic finishes, carding a bogey-free 62 to secure his card after only making the 72-hole cut by the narrowest of margins. “I really didn’t think I had a chance today,” Katich told Sky Sports. “I actually can’t believe it. It was a big goal of mine to play in Australia [at the start of the season], now I can play the whole season on the DP World Tour which is even better.”
Full List of Qualifiers
The complete list of players who secured their DP World Tour cards at the final stage consists of: Jose Luis Ballester, Rocco Repetto Taylor, Cameron John, Ivan Cantero, Adam Blomme, David Nyfjall, Byeong Hun An, Jannik de Bruyn, Ryan Lumsden, Paul Beauvy, Tom Lewis, Marcus Helligkilde, Albin Bergstrom, Niklas Lemke, John Catlin, Ben Schmidt, Edoardo Molinari, Jansen Preston, Philipp Katich, and Matteo Cristoni.
Fans can follow the upcoming DP World Tour Championship, with all four rounds broadcast live on Sky Sports. Coverage of the opening round is scheduled to begin at 7am on Thursday on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event.
