Fleesensee/Wain, Germany – Just one week after the season finale at the Hulencourt Golf Club in Belgium, numerous professionals and amateurs gathered to set the stage for the upcoming season. A total of 169 players competed in the 2026 Qualifying School, aiming to secure the best possible category for the coming year. Play took place simultaneously at Golf Fleesensee and Golfclub Reischenhof, with each course hosting 36 holes. There was a lot at stake for the participants. Those who finished in the top ten received a Category 5 tour card, which guarantees them a starting spot on the Pro Golf Tour.
Von Blankenfeld is looking forward to home games
At Golf Fleesensee in the Mecklenburg Lake District, 29-year-old Malte von Blankenfeld secured a narrow victory over French amateur Mucas Dutartre (-8). Thanks to an outstanding second-day score of 65 (-7)—the best of the tournament—the Frankfurt GC player finished with a total score of nine under par. He was particularly impressed by the condition of the Fleesensee course: “When I arrived, I was almost surprised at how good the fairways were in particular. They’re among the best I’ve seen this year.”
In his second round, von Blankenfeld — who until now had primarily played professional tournaments on the Alps Tour — laid the foundation for his strong performance of the day, which included a total of nine birdies, with a chip-in for birdie on his second hole. As a reward, he has now earned a full tour card for the upcoming Pro Golf Tour season. “I’m really looking forward to it. Last year, I noticed that many excellent tournaments had been added, particularly in Germany. That’s particularly exciting for me, of course.” Last season, the “German Swing powered by VcG”, a new three-part tournament series, celebrated a successful debut on the Pro Golf Tour.
Leaderboard: Fleesensee
Leaderboard: Reischenhof
A split victory at the Reischenhof
After 36 holes at the second Q-School event, amateur Melvin Muller from the Netherlands and Rémy Tabart from France were tied for first place. Their score of one stroke under par demonstrates just how challenging the course at the Reischenhof Golf Club was. Only three players shot below the course standard of 71 strokes in the second round. One of them was Muller, who shot a 69 (-2).
“From the fairway to the green, my game was solid. From the tee, however, I lost four balls this week,” said Muller, summing up his two tournament rounds. Despite the challenging conditions, Tabart had nothing but praise for the venue: "The course was simply perfect. I really enjoyed the layout and the overall condition of the course. A big compliment to the organisers and the greenkeeper.”
It wasn’t just the top ten who secured one of the coveted tour cards. Players who finished the Q-School tournaments in positions 11–30 (Category 8) and 31–45 (Category 10) can also look forward to several starts in the 2027 season.
After the spectacular season finale at Fleesensee and Reischenhof, the Pro Golf Tour is heading into the winter break with great anticipation for the 2027 season and strong momentum.
