Pro Golfer Details $5,383 Cost of One DP World Q-School Week
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- American Arie Jackman finished third at 15 under in DP World Tour Q-School's First Stage, advancing to the Second Stage in Spain.
- Jackman's total expenses for the week came to $5,383, against $2,030 in prize money.
- He was left $3,352 out of pocket despite his top finish.
- The $3,782 entry fee was by far his largest single cost, and he will not have to pay it again for the Second Stage.
Arie Jackman finished third at 15 under in the First Stage of DP World Tour Q-School at Golf PGA France du Vaudreuil, a result that punched his ticket to the Second Stage next month. In a video posted to Instagram, Jackman detailed the cost of that week, and it left him with less money than when he arrived.
What did the week actually cost?
Jackman's total expenses reached $5,383, against $2,030 in prize money for his solo third-place finish, leaving him $3,352 out of pocket. The single biggest cost was the $3,782 entry fee for the qualifier. Combined costs for his car rental, gas, accommodation and food added another $1,525. A sponsor covered his flight, and his wife caddied for him at no charge, sparing him two costs that could have pushed the total higher.
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | $3,782 |
| Car rental, gas, lodging and food | $1,525 |
| Total costs | $5,383 |
| Prize money (solo third) | $2,030 |
| Net out of pocket | $3,352 |
"It's very, very expensive," Jackman said of the week. Jackman's only 2026 world-ranking start came at the Explore NB Open on PGA Tour Americas, where he missed the cut.
A top-three finish at Q-School still cost Jackman more than three times what he won.
Jackman will not have to pay another entry fee for the Second Stage, which begins in Spain in late October, or for a Final Stage if he advances that far.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DP World Tour Q-School cost to enter?
Arie Jackman's entry fee for the First Stage was $3,782, the largest single expense in his $5,383 total for the week.
Did Arie Jackman make money at Q-School?
No. Despite finishing third at 15 under, Jackman's $2,030 in prize money left him $3,352 short of covering his expenses.
What is the next stage of DP World Tour Q-School?
Jackman advances to the Second Stage, which begins in Spain in late October, without having to pay another entry fee.
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