The road to the 2026 Asian Tour via the Qualifying School is a clear one.

Six First Stage events will be staged between October and December – including a first visit to Morocco.

The Final Stage, arguably the ultimate pressure test of tournament golf, will return to Lake View Resort & GC, Hua Hin, Thailand, from 17-21 December.

Through the valued support of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and Association Trophée Hassan, Royal Dar Es Salam, host of the International Series Morocco in July, will stage the opening First Stage event (Section A) from 21-24 October.

Its Red Course was used for The International Series event, won by Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent, while the Blue Course will provide the examination in October. It marks the first time the Asian Tour has visited Africa for the Qualifying School and reflects the region’s huge interest in playing in Asia.

Section B will cater for a similar appetite in the United States, by returning to Soboba Springs GC in California, from 4 – 7 November.

Thailand will then welcome the ensuing four First Stage tournaments. Section C will be hosted by Grand Prix GC, in Kanchanaburi, from 2 – 5 December, with Pattana Sports Club in Chonburi staging Section D over the same dates.

Section E will head to Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok, from 9 –12 December, played simultaneously with Section F which will also be played at Grand Prix GC.

All First Stage events will be played over 72 holes with the leading 18% of the field advancing to the Final Stage.

The Final Stage will be contested over five rounds with a maximum field of 240 players. The leading 140 players and ties after 36 holes will qualify for rounds three and four, with a further cut after 72 holes to the leading 70 players and ties, who will then play the final round. At the conclusion of the final round the top 35 players will secure Asian Tour membership for the 2026 season.

Entries for the Qualifying School open on Friday, 25 July.