Champions q-school Class of 2010: Lee Rinker

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Twelve players earned status on the Champions Tour for 2011 through q-school Nov. 16-19 at TPC Eagle Trace in Coral Springs, Fla.

The top five finishers earned full exemptions -- Keith Clearwater (medalist), Frankie Minoza, Phil Blackmar, Lee Rinker and John Morse.

The next seven finishers are conditionally exempt for 2011 -- Roger Chapman, Robert Thompson, Mark Mouland, Jim Rutledge, Steve Haskins, J.L. Lewis and Fred Holton.

For 12 days starting Nov. 29, PGATOUR.COM will introduce you to all 12 qualifiers.

LEE RINKER

Finished T2 at the National Qualifying Tournament ... Has competed on both the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour in recent years ... Played the PGA TOUR full time from 1995-99 and owns a pair of runner-up finishes -- 1997 GTE Byron Nelson Classic and 1997 B.C. Open ... Also served at one time as the head pro at Trump International GC ... Brother (Larry) and sister (Laurie) both played professionally ... Lives in Jupiter, Fla.