Q-school for the Web.com Tour began on Wednesday at three sites around the U.S., with eight current or former Coloradans beginning their quest for tour status. And after round 1, three local players are in the top 10 of their respective tournaments.
Former University of Colorado golfer Bob Kalinowski shot a 4-under-par 68 and shares fourth place at a 54-hole Pre-Qualifying tournament in Coto de Caza, Calif., where the top 37 finishers and ties will advance to the “First Stage” of the qualifying process. At the same site, Luke Condon of Monte Vista is tied for eighth place at 70.
Meanwhile, Beau Schoolcraft of Denver fired a 2-under-par 69 in Lincoln, Neb., leaving him in a tie for seventh place at a site where the top 38 finishers and ties will advance.
Three more Pre-Qualifying tournaments are scheduled for next week.
The First Stage will take place at 12 sites between Sept. 26-Oct. 13, the Second Stage at five sites between Oct. 31-Nov. 7, and the Final Stage Dec. 7-10 in Chandler, Ariz.
Here at the scores for all the players competing this week with strong Colorado connections (all tournaments are 54 holes):
Lincoln, Neb. (Top 38 finishers and ties will advance to First Stage)
7. Beau Schoolcraft, Denver 69
24. Steven Kupcho, Westminster 71
41. Gus Lundquist, Parker 73
Flower Mound, Texas (Top 38 finishers and ties will advance to First Stage)
14. Curtis Garver, Dolores 70
40. Jacob Lestishen, Lone Tree 73
Coto de Caza, Calif. (Top 37 finishers and ties will advance to First Stage)
4. Former CU golfer Bob Kalinowski 68
8. Luke Condon, Monte Vista 70
72. Josh Woodworth, Monument 84
