I am reading "Tales From Q School, Inside Golf's Fifth Major" by John Feinstein (who also wrote "A Good Walk Spoiled").
I am only on page 75 but so far it is an incredible book. I didn't realize how rough the whole process is. There are over 1,000 players vying for thirty spots through three phases. There is so much pressure on these guys because a bad round (or a bad shot!) means you are out for a whole year.
Former Masters champ (yes I said Masters) Larry Mize ended up at Q School in 2005 and his story makes up part of the book, as does Casey Martin's story.
The worst story so far is that of Jaxon Brigman, who in 1999, after five years on the Nike Tour, shot a 65 on the last day to make the number, only to be told that he signed his card and it was added wrong. Although he shot a 65, the player keeping his score wrote down a 4 when Jaxon had gotten a 3. In the excitement of making the cut, Jaxon looked over the card quickly and signed it without adding the numbers, and went to celebrate with family and friends.
When the rules official told him, he fell to the ground and started crying.
Feinstein is really thorough, going over the history of the Q School and he does a great job telling the individual stories. Although I am not finished, I highly recommend getting this book.
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