Patience is key for Louise Duncan ahead of Q School

The Scot was speaking this afternoon in Edinburgh, after announcing a partnership with Edinburgh-based investment management firm Baillie Gifford.

The 22-year-old former Women’s Amateur Champion has excelled on the world stage, earning the Smyth Salver at the 2021 AIG Women’s Open, with a top-ten finish in the event.

Now, the West Kilbride player will be heading to Spain to try and earn a tour card for next season.

“I’ve spoken to other people about Q school and they’ve all said, at the end of the day, it is just another tournament, that’s what they’ve all said.

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“It has different consequences and it’s two weeks if you get all the way through. You just need to keep going, don’t ever think you’re out of it and don’t get ahead of yourself, that’s the main thing. Golf is unpredictable, so you just need to keep the head down and survive.

“The final stage is five rounds, with a cut after four rounds. If you’re not playing great, it’s about grinding it out and getting it round in the least shots possible and being proper gritty. If you’re playing well, it’s just about fairways and greens.

“With the extra round in there, the final round might be a little bit of a shock, but at the end of the day, you’re just there to play golf. I’ve played five days in a row before, it’s nothing unusual.” 

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