From Nationalclubgolfer · Matt Chivers · · 1m 10s
Q School should be televised for more golf fans
Q School could attract more viewers than 90% of golf tournaments if shown on TV.
In brief
Q School could attract more viewers than 90% of golf tournaments if shown on TV. The European Tour Qualifying School should be televised to boost viewership and interest in golf. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Q School's appeal
The European Tour Qualifying School attracts over 150 players competing for 2026 playing status on the European circuit.
Q School's pressure
Players face intense pressure with one bad round potentially ending their chance to earn tour status.
Eddie Pepperell's story
Eddie Pepperell, a popular uk golf figure, has fallen out of form and lost interest in the game recently.
Q School's TV potential
Q School could draw more viewers than most golf tournaments if televised.
Sky Sports' interest
Sky Sports commentator Ewen Murray says Q School would be excellent television with high stakes and drama.
“I always thought that should be televised. It’s the most pressure, i had to go there once, and i missed (out) in 1989. It’s the most pressure that a player faces because the prize is so big, and failure is so bad because you’ve got to wait another year before you can have another go.”
Q School's value
Q School offers human interest and drama without prize money, making it more compelling than most tournaments.
Call to action
The author argues for televising Q School to increase viewership and interest in golf.
What it means
The European Tour Qualifying School should be televised to boost viewership and interest in golf.
