Successfully navigating Stage 1 and Stage 2 of European Tour’s Qualifying School, Robin Petersson will now find himself a member of the European Challenge Tour in 2018 after making it to Final Stage.

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Robin played First Stage at The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course in the UK, recording rounds of 69, 71, 69 and 74. After holing a testy 3 foot putt on the final hole, Robin finished T18 at 5 under securing the last spot from Roxburghe to advance to 2nd stage.

Robin played Stage 2 at Panoramica Golf and Sport Resort carding 4 consecutive rounds under par. Scores of 69, 70, 70, 71 and an 8 under par total ensured a place in Final Stage at Lumine Golf Club. The same venue where he made his professional debut just 9 months earlier.

Playing Final Stage and a European Tour card on the line Robin opened with a 73 on the Hills Course followed by a second 73 on the Lakes Course to see him trailing the leaders. During Round 3 Robin regained some of his earlier qualifying form to move within reach of a potential European Tour Card.  Unfortunately it wasn’t to be and after a very heavy end of season schedule that saw him play 11 consecutive weeks, a niggling shoulder problem surfaced and a 4th round 82 saw him miss the cut.

It was a bitter sweet end to 2017. There was no European Tour Card, but 12 rounds through one of the toughest tests for a professional was a rewarding experience and enabled Robin to obtain Category 15 on the Challenge Tour for next season.

Grattis Robin!

November 16, 2017