Professional golf is arguably the hardest field to make a living in.

For the very select few, it is also one of the most rewarding professions on the planet.

Players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm have earned hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few years.

However, many golfers who enjoy purple patches end up losing their game and never discover the form that made them such good players in the first place.

That is certainly true with one golfer who played at the Ryder Cup 10 years ago, although he is working his way back to the very top.

Andy Sullivan could now earn his PGA Tour card for the very first time

Back in 2016, Andy Sullivan played on the European Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine.

The Englishman earned his place on the team after winning three times on the DP World Tour in 2015.

However, he endured a disaster at Hazeltine, losing both of the matches he played throughout the week.

Sullivan has just one win to his name since 2015 and that came way back in 2020 at the English Championship.

The 39-year-old would admit himself that he completely lost his game and, indeed, his confidence. However, he has turned things around in 2026, with six top-10 finishes to his name, including three top-3s.

He is currently in line to secure duel membership privileges with the PGA Tour and is ranked seventh out of the players eligible with just one tournament left to play.

He will almost certainly be one of the 10 players to earn a PGA Tour card for 2027, unless something extraordinary happens in Dubai this week.

Despite Andy Sullivan’s struggles over the past 10 years as a whole, he is proving this year that he has the mentality and dedication required to rediscover his very best form.

And if the Englishman does earn a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season, it could end up being the boost he needs to return to the winners’ circle.