Who qualified for the PDC Q-School final stage on day one?

Steve Beaton, John Henderson, and fourteen other hopefuls qualified for the final stage of PDC Q-School 2023 on day one, alongside early qualifiers in Germany like Brian Raman and Jeffrey de Zwaan.

What is the significance of qualifying early for PDC Q-School?

Early qualification for the final stage of PDC Q-School provides players with a much-needed rest period and a significant advantage in conserving energy, nerve, and sanity for the more punishing later rounds.

How many players advance from PDC Q-School to the final stage?

On day one of PDC Q-School 2026, Steve Beaton, John Henderson, and fourteen other players advanced. By Tuesday evening, an additional thirty-two names will join them, with the remaining hopefuls facing a Wednesday deadline.

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Beaton & Henderson Lead Q-School Charge

6 Jan

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Summary

Steve Beaton and John Henderson secured early passage to PDC Q-School finals.
Fourteen other hopefuls also qualified for the final stage with days to spare.
Brian Raman and Jeffrey de Zwaan advanced on day one in the European qualifiers.

Former World Champion Steve Beaton has made a strong start at the PDC Q-School 2026, advancing to the last 16 on day one and securing his place in the final stage. He is joined by fellow veteran John Henderson, who also successfully qualified. This early qualification provides a crucial rest period before the more demanding final rounds commence.

Fourteen other players, including Lloyd Walker, James Howard Jones, and Damien Grimes, have also earned early passage to the final phase. This early success is invaluable in a competition where resources like energy and nerve are limited. In Kalkar, Germany, Brian Raman and Jeffrey de Zwaan were among the early qualifiers for the European section.

These early qualifiers, like Raman and de Zwaan, are aiming to regain their professional tour cards. As the week progresses, another thirty-two names will join the list of survivors by Tuesday evening. For those not yet qualified, Wednesday presents a critical deadline to finish in the top sixteen or secure a spot via the Order of Merit.