There is a strong contingent of 11 Scots teeing-up this week in the second stage of DP World Tour qualifying each with one aim – win one of the 25 spots at the end of next week’s Final Qualifying onto the main tour in 2023

David Drysdale heads the tartan brigade and teeing-up at the Desert Springs course and one of four Spanish venues that is hosing the second stage.

The Borders golfer and his wife and caddy, Vicky got their first look at the course this morning and with Vicky commenting to GolfByTourMiss good friend, Stuart Adams her delight in seeing that the course is not too hilly.

Desert Springs Golf Club and one of four host venues this week for the 2nd stage of 2023 DP World Tour qualifyying – Image with thanks Stuart Adams

Those Scots joining ‘DD’ over the four Spanish venues include:

Desert Springs 

David Drysdale, Eyemouth

Ross Craig, Kirkhill

Daniel Young, Kingsbarns Links

Liam Johnston, Dumfries & County

Sam Locke, Paul Lawrie Golf Centre

Isla Canela Links 

Jack MacDonald, Kilmarnock (Barassie)

Rory Smith, Dalmahoy

David Rudd, Spey Valley

Greg Dalziew, Airdie

Emporda

Graeme Robertson, Fairways Golf Studios

Jeff Wright, Forres

Las Colinas 

Michael Stewart

Meantime –

Dundonald Links Ewan Walker will be the lone Scot among 45 starters competing in this week’s final event on the secondary Challenge Tour at Mallorca, and with the leading 20 to earn full 2023 DP World Tour status.