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Arno Merk Earns PDC Tour Card at European Q‑School Final Stage

A 6–5 semifinal comeback over Jeffrey Sparidaans clinched his place on the Pro Tour.

Overview

  • The German secured his first Tour Card at the first Final-Stage event in Kalkar, becoming a full PDC member through 2027.
  • He overturned a 3–5 deficit in the semifinal, taking the last three legs with an 84.35 average.
  • Earlier, he edged Damian Mol in the quarterfinal and delivered clutch checkouts, including 164 and 120.
  • Poland’s Filip Bereza claimed the other European Tour Card with a 6–5 win over Jeffrey de Zwaan, while UK Q‑School day one cards went to Rhys Griffin and Adam Leek.
  • With both semifinal winners already qualified, the day’s final was not played, as Tour Cards grant immediate eligibility for Players Championships and European Tours.