Oct. 25, 2012

Columbia, Mo. -

Results

Missouri Golfer Jace Long is one step closer to his PGA Tour card. The Dixon, Mo., native fired a 3-under-par 69 to win his First Qualifying Stage of the PGA Tour's Q-School on Thursday, finishing the event at 8-under-par.

Long (-8) was one of 80 players competing at The Lakes at Castle Hills golf course in Lewisville, Texas, and shot 69 in his final round to better Derek Tolan (-7) by one shot. Long was one of 21 players to advance to the Second Qualifying Stage, which will be held at six courses throughout the United States in mid-November.

Long's location (and dates) of play will be determined after the completion of all First Qualifying Stage play on Oct. 27.

Long had five birdies and one double-bogey in the finale to earn the win. His birdie on the par-3, 16th-hole proved to be enough to claim an outright victory.

Stage 2 (Nov. 13-16 or Nov. 14-17)
The Second Qualifying Stage will be played at six courses all over the United States and approximately the Top 18 finishers (plus ties) at each event will qualify for participation in the Finals.

Finals (Nov. 13-16 or Nov. 14-17)
The Finals will feature roughly 144 of the world's top golfers. The Top 25 finishers earn their PGA Tour Cards and the next 25 earn "full exempt" status on the Web.com Tour. All players who reach the finals stages will receive some exempt opportunities with the Web.com Tour.

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