Tom Lewis and Ben Schmidt have successfully navigated the grueling final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School, securing their playing rights for the 2027 season. Lewis, who earned his spot in the final field by winning a play-off for alternate status earlier this month, finished tied for fourth alongside Ivan Cantero. Schmidt, meanwhile, has reclaimed his tour card for the second time in three years, demonstrating his enduring resilience on the professional circuit.
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Scotland’s Ryan Lumsden made a historic breakthrough by earning his first DP World Tour card, capping a consistent week with a third consecutive round of 68 on the lakes course. His achievement joins that of experienced Italian Edoardo Molinari, the Ryder Cup Europe vice captain, who also secured a card among the 20 players promoted. The final stage was claimed by Spanish duo Jose Luis Ballester and Rocco Repetto Taylor, who shared victory to headline the class of 2027.
The 2027 DP World Tour roster now features seven total rookies, including Lumsden, Cameron John, Dabid Nyfjall, Paul Beauvy, Jansen Preston, Philipp Katich, and Matteo Cristoni. These new entrants will join the elite field as the tour prepares for its upcoming season, with fans able to follow the action live on Sky Sports starting Thursday with the DP World Tour Championship.
Source: Sky Sports
