Yannik Paul Breaks Down After Losing DP World Tour Card 😢 | Golf Heartbreak at Genesis Championship 2025
It’s every golfer’s nightmare — one bad week that changes everything. 😔 Former DP World Tour winner Yannik Paul was left devastated after missing the cut at the Genesis Championship 2025, costing him his DP World Tour card for next season.
At just 31, Paul arrived in Korea ranked 116th in the Race to Dubai, knowing only the top 115 players would retain their playing rights. But after an opening-round 79 (+8), his dream of staying on Tour came crashing down. 💔
This emotional moment comes just two years after Paul was on the brink of Ryder Cup selection and competing at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai among Europe’s best. From the highs of his Mallorca Open victory to the heartbreak of missing out on a fifth full season, Paul opened up about the pain, reflection, and uncertain road ahead.
In this video, we break down:
⛳ Yannik Paul’s emotional post-round interview
📉 The brutal reality of DP World Tour qualification
💭 What losing your Tour card really means for a golfer’s career
🎫 Paul’s last hope — Q-School at Infinitum and what’s at stake
This is more than just a missed cut — it’s a story of heartbreak, humility, and hope. ❤️🔥 Watch till the end to see how Paul plans to bounce back from one of the toughest moments of his career.
👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think Yannik Paul can fight his way back onto the DP World Tour in 2026?
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Former DP World Tour winner Yenick Paul admitted he was devastated after missing the cut at this week’s Genesis Championship, a result that cost him his DP World Tour card. The 31-year-old German arrived at Wu Jong Hills Country Club ranked 116th in the race to do by standings, knowing that only the top 115 players would retain their full playing rights for the 2026 season. But his hopes quickly unraveled after an opening round 79 plus eight, leaving him too much to do despite a level par round on Friday. It was a painful conclusion to what had been a roller coaster season for the 2022 Morca Open champion who just two years ago narrowly missed selection for Luke Donald’s Rder Cup team and earned a spot in the elite DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Yesterday wasn’t the main issue, Paul said after his exit. I had all season to play well enough. I started slow but finished strong before the summer break and then things just went south really quickly. You can see how fast it goes out here. Within 3 months, everything can change. I don’t really know what to say. It is what it is. Paul will now turn his focus to final stage Q school at Infinitum next month. His last chance to regain a card. However, he knows that even a good result there offers limited security. No matter where you finish, you don’t get many starts, he explained. You might get a couple of weaker events, but with fewer cards available next year, more guys will be trying to play everything. There’s a huge difference between finishing inside or outside the top 115. I’ve still got Q school, but it doesn’t really feel the same. I guess the universe had a different plan. It’s hard to see the plan right now, but yeah, it’s a weird feeling. Paul’s disappointment comes despite a brief resurgence in recent weeks. He had made the cut in his previous two starts, earning crucial points heading into Korea. Before that, however, he had missed three cuts in five events, including a T133 finish at the Alfred Dunhill Lynx Championship, which was shortened to 54 holes. For 3 and 1/2 years, I felt like I played pretty solid, Paul said. Then a few things went the wrong way, and suddenly you don’t have a place to play next year. I still feel like I belong out here. I just didn’t play well when it mattered most. I’m usually a positive person and at some point I’ll start making a plan for next year, but right now it’s mostly disappointment. Really disappointed to be honest.
