Edoardo Molinari forced to take drastic action after brutal DP World Tour verdict

Edoardo Molinari is prepping for a comeback, as he hopes to retrieve his coveted DP World Tour card at the qualifying school, taking a leaf out of his past successes.

Despite a lacklustre performance at the Genesis Championship which left the Italian golf maestro tying in 54th place, he's setting his sights firmly on the future. This year hasn't been kind to 43-year-old Molinari, prompting him to look forward to some well-deserved time off the course once he secures his card for the 2025 season.

The Ryder Cup Vice Captain's recent chat with DP World Tour was charged with emotion as he expressed his eagerness to devote more time with his loved ones following a gruelling season.

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"It has been a bit difficult, I am not playing very well, but I gave it my best like I always do, and it wasn't enough," reflected Molinari, who lamented his first absence from the top 10 in a tournament since facing pandemic disruptions in 2020.

"It is golf, sometimes you win, sometimes you don't. Obviously there were a few guys on the bubble, very close [to the 114 mark]. I was a bit behind, so I didn't have much pressure to be honest. I needed half a miracle to keep my card."

Molinari, despite the sting of disappointment, acknowledged his fortunate position as a professional golfer. He reflected: "We are very privileged to do what we do, we play the best courses in the world, in the best conditions in the world so I don't think you can complain too much whether you keep your card or lose it. Other jobs have more pressure than what we do."

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The Ryder Cup star is no stranger to the Qualifying School route, having successfully regained his card this way in 2015 and 2016. This year, he faces a tough battle against over 150 golfers for one of the 20 available slots, five less than last year. Players must survive two grueling 72-hole stages to reach the final stage in Spain, followed by six rounds to determine who earns a card for the next year.

"I am looking forward to spending some time at home with my kids and my wife," Molinari continued as he fought back tears regarding his difficult season. "I am really missing them. It has been a long year.

"I go to Qualifying School and then I am looking forward to a lot of weeks at home with them. I want to spend some more time with them."