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<h2>Recalling a Challenging Experience</h2>
<p>What seems like a distant nightmare now includes burnt edges, nervous chips, lip-outs, early wake-ups, long drives to Q school, and even longer journeys home.</p>
<h2>Q School at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes</h2>
<p>Last week, I participated in the first stage of Q school at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona. By the first round, the fairways and greens of the 7500-yard course had taken on a brassy hue and were playing firm and fast. This event had been highlighted on my calendar for months, fueling anticipation leading up to it. However, an infection just two weeks prior caused my thumb to swell dramatically, necessitating antibiotics and a week-long rest. When the tournament began, it wasn’t my thumb that hindered me but rather poor wedge shots and cold putting.</p>
<h2>Importance of Performance in Q School</h2>
<p>Placing such weight on a single tournament can hinder a golfer's performance, yet Q school represents a critical opportunity to prove one's place in the sport. In professional golf, the need to perform under pressure is paramount; those who can’t may need to seek other careers. The mantra here is "play well when it counts."</p>
<h2>Playing alongside Brandon Harkins</h2>
<p>In the initial rounds, I was grouped with Brandon Harkins, a former PGA Tour player currently on the Korn Ferry Tour (KFT). Harkins, boasting multiple top-10 finishes but having struggled this season, expressed how the pressure from being away from his young children weighed on him. Despite recent successes, he felt overwhelmed returning to Q school.</p>
<h2>Group Dynamics and Performance</h2>
<p>Throughout the first nine holes at Southern Dunes, Harkins struggled with his long game while his short game was solid—an inverse of my performance. Our group, which included W.Y. Cho, failed to find momentum, and by the end of Round 2, only I was under par, but still trailing the leaders.</p>
<h2>Facing Setbacks in Final Rounds</h2>
<p>As weather concerns prompted early tee times for the final rounds, I faced early mornings and hoped for some luck from the fresh greens. During the third round, I played alongside Chad Hambright, whose injury significantly impacted his game, while my putts remained problematic. Despite giving myself chances to improve, my efforts fell short once again.</p>
<h2>Reflections After the Tournament</h2>
<p>After the final round, I reflected on numerous missed opportunities, tallying fourteen unsuccessful attempts from inside twelve feet. Learning from these experiences is crucial since many competitors will leave Q school disappointed. With only about 45 players gaining guaranteed spots on the KFT and PGA Tour, the stakes are high. While some might take a break from golf or seek other work, many will continue to compete, motivated by the thrill of the game and the hope of better success next year.</p>
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