Pressure on to secure cards

WITH just two ranking events left on the 2002 U.S. PGA Tour, players looking to win their cards for next season are under increasing pressure to perform at the Buick Challenge starting tomorrow.

The top 125 from the season ending money list receive full playing rights for next year, while those ranked 125-150 can only expect starts in less lucrative events.

This week's $3.7 million tournament, along with the Southern Farm Classic from October 28 to November 3, represent the last chance for players to avoid returning to the nerve-shredding Tour Qualifying School.