[Hennybogan]

For those players with full status, finishing in the top 125 at years end would be the baseline goal. No one would aim for less. They might add top 70, or more top 10's, wins, etc. Players don't want to get sent down to the minors.

126 to 150 category gets in after the whole q-school/nationwide plus some medical extensions. That category is way down the list--top 125/60+/- q-chool/ nationwide, etc. You basically would have a number of around 190 to get into a field of 132, 144, or 156. Many players have to take the week off or be otherwise committed for your number to come up. The tour is moving towards smaller fields and fewer concurrent events which limits access.

You can always go Tommy Armour III's 2007 route of Mondays, exemptions, and stellar play to regain status.

In response to Yoda's piece about the reality of being lower on the totem pole and needing to play more events to make your money. That is real. Simple formula of total money needed at the end of the year, money made per event, and number of events needed to play. Players in that category (or ones who just want to play every week--VJ) must take extra care in preserving their strength and avoiding over-training. Bottom line is to get paid when you are on your game. You need to play well on Sunday when you get yourself in position.