Michael Jonzon claimed victory at the Legends Tour’s 2026 Qualifying School after a dramatic and tension-filled final round at Gloria Golf Resort in Belek, Turkey, securing one of four full playing rights on offer for the upcoming season.
The Swede finished the tournament at seven-under-par, carding a 71 on the final day to edge England’s Paul Streeter by a single shot with an eagle at the last. Frenchman Anthony Grenier finished third at five-under-par, while Northern Ireland’s Cameron Clark claimed the fourth and final automatic qualifying position at three-under-par after holding his nerve through a tense and emotionally-charged closing stretch on the New Course.
Jonzon, a two-time DP World Tour winner, had taken a narrow lead into the final day after producing the joint-lowest round of the week, a superb 66 in round three. His closing round proved a stiff test, as shifting winds, firm greens and mounting pressure ensured nothing came easily.
After a steady start, Jonzon extended his advantage with birdies on the 3rd, 5th and 7th holes, building a commanding lead by the turn. Momentum swung sharply on the back nine, however, overshooting the green on the par-four 14th sent his ball into the water, resulting in a triple bogey.
A further dropped shot at the 15th suddenly tightened the leaderboard and invited challengers back into contention.
“It’s obviously a great finish,” said Jonzon. “I had a score in my mind this morning and I almost got there, but the hiccup on the back nine made it more exciting than necessary. It’s still a tremendous day and it’s really nice to be fully exempt for next year.”
Reflecting on the pivotal moment, Jonzon pointed to fine margins rather than poor execution.
“I didn’t really do that much wrong,” he explained. “I got a bad kick on my second shot – it hit a down slope and ran into the water. At that point, you just have to refocus and stay in the moment. I knew I still had some shots in hand looking at fourth place.”
With the pressure at its peak on the closing hole, Jonzon produced a sensational finish, holing a 10-foot eagle putt on the 18th to seal victory in front of a packed green.
“It was about getting a drive somewhere safe on land,” he added. “I hit a great drive, and from there it shifted to just trying to finish strong and maybe give myself a chance at first place. To end with an eagle, with my daughter on the bag, was pretty special. I’m thrilled.”
Behind him, Streeter mounted a serious challenge with a gritty final-round performance, briefly moving into the lead after birdies on the 9th, 10th and the pivotal 14th hole. Despite a late bogey, the Englishman secured second place at six-under-par and a full Legends Tour card. Streeter is no stranger to success at this level, having qualified through Q-School in 2018 before winning twice on the Legends Tour that season and being crowned Rookie of the Year.
“It’s a tough week and it’s not a nice week,” said Streeter. “To get it done, and to play the way I did today, I was really proud of myself. When you’ve got that pressure and you hit the shots when you need to, it makes you feel really good.”
Grenier’s final round was a rollercoaster, but the experienced Frenchman showed resilience when it mattered most. A former Challenge Tour regular with close to a decade playing at that level and multiple top-10 finishes, Grenier drew on that experience throughout the final day. After early birdies propelled him into the top two, a run of bogeys threatened to derail his challenge before a birdie at the 16th steadied the ship. He closed with another birdie on the 18th to secure third place and his Legends Tour card.
“It was very, very difficult,” said Grenier. “I didn’t sleep well last night, I was very nervous. But to finish like this, with birdies at the end, it’s a very good feeling. I don’t have the words to describe it.”
Clark, who had suffered late heartbreak at Q-School 12 months earlier, endured another testing afternoon but produced a composed finish under intense pressure. A regular competitor on the European circuits in recent seasons, Clark showed maturity and resolve when it mattered most. A superb tee shot on the treacherous 17th set up a crucial birdie, and despite finding trouble off the tee on the final hole, he salvaged par to secure fourth place and redemption.
“It just means everything,” said Clark, who was the only player in the field to manage two rounds in the 60s. “I didn’t have my best game today, but I’m really proud of how I handled myself. After what happened last year, standing on the 18th tee brought back a lot of emotion. To get it done this time, with the support I’ve had, means the world.”
Behind the leading quartet, the final day saw multiple charges and heartbreaks as players jostled for position. Sweden’s Fredrik Henge and England’s David Shacklady both made early moves but fell back after costly mistakes around the turn, while South African Jean Hugo surged late with a run of birdies to briefly threaten the card positions before finishing T5.
With Qualifying School complete and the four successful players now securing their full playing rights, attention turns to the start of the 2026 Legends Tour season. The opening event, the Staysure Marbella Legends, will take place from 20th – 22nd February, marking the first opportunity for the newly-qualified players to tee it up alongside the established stars of the Tour.
The Legends Tour Q-School 2026 was proudly supported by Staysure and its Dream Big initiative. Q-School embodies Staysure’s Dream Big belief that ambition has no age limit — a stage for players whose experience, resilience and judgement have been earned over decades, and who continue to pursue competition, purpose and progress. This week in Turkey, the four successful qualifiers truly Dreamed Big, turning ambition into achievement by securing their place on the Legends Tour.
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