Entries are now open for the Legends Tour’s 2026 Qualifying School which is taking place in January at Gloria Golf Resort in Belek, Turkey.
For anybody who has ever dreamed of testing their game against the very best on the European senior circuit, Qualifying School provides a truly unique opportunity to earn a place on the Legends Tour alongside Ryder Cup icons, Major champions and proven Tour winners.
Played across four rounds in Turkey, this is the chance for any eligible golfer over 50 to earn full playing rights for the Legends Tour, where they will tee it up against the likes of Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam, José María Olazábal, Paul Lawrie, Michael Campbell and a host of household names.
Qualifying is open to all male professional golfers who are 50 years of age on or before July 31, 2026, as well as all male amateur golfers who are 50 years of age on or before July 31, 2026, with a handicap of one (1) or lower under the World Handicapping System adopted by the recognised authority controlling golf in the country from which they elect to enter. Spaces are limited, so early sign-up is recommended.
Gloria Golf Resort’s Old Course will be one of the two layouts used for the Legends Tour’s Q School
The 2026 Q School will be a single stage – there is no longer a stage 1 or stage 2 – which starts on January 17. The first two rounds will be played across both the Old and New Courses, with up to 84 players on each course per day. After two rounds, the field will be cut to the top 72 players and ties. After the third round, the field will be cut to anyone within 10 shots of fourth place.
The top four finishers after round four earn full playing rights for the 2026 Legends Tour season, giving access to every tournament on the Legends Tour’s global schedule, excluding Senior Majors.
Each regular tournament on the 2026 schedule will have a guaranteed four Q School spots available – if a player does not take up their spot, it will pass to the next player in Category 10. This playing category is made up of all those who finished in fifth place and below at 2026 Q School, having made the cut and played in the final round.
Entry costs £800 and the deadline is January 5. Entries can made online by clicking here.
