Three APT members recognized on Access Golf Player of the Year points list

(Dallas, TX) – The All Pro Tour concluded its regular season last week and recognized three APT members for their achievements on the Access Golf Player of the Year Program.

The APT introduced the Access Golf Player of the Year Program, a season-long points race this year. The race started at the first regular season event and concluded at the Eagle Ops Championship in Broken Arrow, OK. Through the partnership, the top three (3) members on the points list earned the following bonuses:  

1. $10,000 bonus 

2. $3,000 bonus 

3. $2,000 bonus  

“Access Golf is delighted to help support the next generation of PGA Tour-bound players by sponsoring the Player of the Year Award,” said Ken Hollingworth, founder of Access Golf. “As a golf travel destination company, we feel it's important to give back and help those golfers chase their dreams of playing the PGA Tour.”

After playing in just six APT events for the 2024 season, Zach James took the number one spot earning 1,122 points. The Whitesboro, TX native found himself with four top 10 finishes, including a win at the Firewheel Classic in Garland, TX.  

“There's a ton of good players that play each week and a couple of good names that have led the APT points list in prior years. Being able to lead it for the 2024 year and add mine to that list means a lot to me,” said James. “The $10,000 bonus really makes a difference because it will pay for all of Q-School this year along with traveling expenses and will help me continue my dream of playing golf for a living.”

Sitting in the No. 2 spot on the Access Golf Player of the Year points list is Andrew Beckler. Beckler, who hails from Topeka, KS, finished the season playing nine APT events and earning a total of 1,012 points. After starting the season with a T7 finish at the Coke Dr. Pepper Open, Beckler went on to have four more top 10 finishes, including two 3rd place finishes at the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am and Texarkana Children Charities Open.  

Austin Rose of Baton Rouge, LA took the third place spot with 837 points. During his eight-event season, Rose earned three top-10 finishes including a win at the Coushatta Open in Kinder, LA, a T7 finish at the United Way Classic, and a T5 place at the Green County Behavioral Health Services Real Okie Championship.  

Here is a look at the Top 10 for the Access Golf Player of the Year Points List: 

1. Zach James - 1,122 points  

2. Andrew Beckler - 1,012 points 

3. Austin Rose - 837 points 

4. Chad Sewell - 755 points 

5. Fred Wedel - 654 points 

6. Wil Gibson - 652 points 

7. John Sand - 651 points 

8. Brooklin Bailey - 635 points 

9. Tanner Napier - 615 points 

10. Carson Griggs - 579 points