Just Now: Haydon Pinhey sent a devastated message to Jak Jones

After a run of close calls, Haydon Pinhey says he is experiencing “pure relief” at being able to secure a spot on the World Snooker Tour.

The Plymouth, Michigan, golfer defeated Gerard Greene 4-2 at Q-School last month to secure his tour card, capping a record of four straight final-round defeats.

The 27-year-old will therefore have two years on the professional circuit and the opportunity to frequently compete against the greatest athletes in the world.

“The final four rounds, I lost. He told BBC South West, “It was heartbreaking, blood, sweat, and tears, but it’s worth it in the end.”

“It’s been tough, but the game is tough, so it was just pure relief in the end.”

Pinhey is one of the artists promoting the tour.

He had dreamed of being on the tour since he was seven years old, and he will maintain his spot if he can finish in the top 64 by 2026.

However, he admits that it has been challenging, particularly during the last four years when he has failed miserably every time he has tried to make it big.

“The third year I lost in a row was the biggest one, I was actually thinking that I couldn’t take any more last-round losses,” Pinhey stated.

“I can just try to enjoy it, but I have to be realistic—it is difficult to keep on beyond two years.

“I believe I’ll be a formidable opponent. Many professional occasions have I had, therefore