- Edoardo Molinari finishes T54 at Genesis Championship
- The result was not enough for the Italian golfer to secure a tour card for next year
- Molinari named Europe's first Ryder Cup vice-captain
Edoardo Molinari fought back tears after an emotional 54th place finish at the Genesis Championship meant he lost his 2025 DP World Tour card.
The 43-year-old, who has made five consecutive promotions heading into the final game of the regular season, will need to perform well in the Korean tournament to secure his spot for next season.
Molinari made progress this time around, but it was still not enough for the Italian veteran, who first turned professional in 2006.
“It was a little difficult, I didn't play very well, but I tried my best as usual,” he said after the painful game.
“It's not enough, but that's golf. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't. There's obviously a couple of guys in the bubble who were very close [to losing their card]. I'm a little behind so I'm not too stressed [at the Genesis Championship] to be honest. It would take half a miracle for me to keep my card.
Edoardo Molinari holds back tears after failing to secure 2025 DP World Tour card
The Italian veteran golfer finished tied for 54th, but it wasn't enough to qualify for next year
“I think we're still very privileged and lucky to do what we do. Playing on the best courses in the world, in the best conditions in the world, so I don't think you can complain too much if you lose your Card, keep your card. I think the job is more stressful than us.”
In January, Molinari was named first vice-captain of the defense for the 2025 European Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Last year, the Italian's statistical analysis played a key role in Europe regaining the trophy with a five-point victory over the United States at Rome's Marco Simeone Golf and Country Club.
Captain Luke Donald, who has never lost in five Ryder Cups as a player or captain, said: “Eduardo is someone I've gotten to know very well over the past few years and he will be a great addition again. ” 2025 Ryder Cup.
“He plays a very important role. He is always with the players and works with a lot of them on their statistics.
Molinari went on to reveal that he will be heading to Q-school next month to regain his card before taking a break to spend time with his family after an intense trip.
“My next goal is Q-school in a few weeks,” he added.
Molinari – pictured with Europe 2023 captain Henrik Stenson – proved useful, with his statistical analysis playing a key role in Europe's bid to regain the trophy last year
“I'm really looking forward to being home with my kids and my wife, I really miss them. It's been a long year. I'm going to go to Q-school and then I'm looking forward to spending a lot of time at home with them. week. I feel like I want to spend more time with them.”
Molinari regained his card through this route in both 2015 and 2016.
