Drama of PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament documented on TV

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Any young man who takes a serious interest in golf likely aspires to one day play on the PGA TOUR. And for the vast majority who elevate their game to the level that provides even a remote chance, the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament ultimately is the best chance to make that dream a reality.

With more than 1,100 players entering this three-stage event, only 25 emerge with their PGA TOUR membership by surviving the grueling, six-round final stage. "Q School: On the Brink, Presented by Citi," a 90-minute NBC Sports special airing on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET, is the story of this physically and mentally demanding path to the PGA TOUR.

"On the Brink" spotlights five players in the finals and rides the emotional rollercoaster as they pursue their dream of playing on TOUR. The anticipation and pressure builds to the final day, when they learn their fate ... and playing future. The players featured are:

Matt Every won the Ben Hogan Award. (Cannon/Getty Images)

Alejandro Canizares - After making the Arizona State golf team as a walk-on, Canizares became a four-time All-American and 2003 NCAA champion as a freshman who joined Phil Mickelson as one of the most prolific champions in ASU history. He is the son of five-time Champions Tour winner and four-time Ryder Cup member Jose Maria Canizares.

Madalitso Muthiya - Attempting to become the first player from Zambia to qualify for the PGA TOUR, Muthiya became the first golfer from his nation to qualify for the U.S. Open in 2006. He played collegiately at the University of New Mexico.

Kenneth Ferrie -- A free-spirited Englishman who played in the final group with Mickelson at the 2006 U.S. Open, Ferrie is a two-time champion on the European Tour who was making his first attempt at PGA TOUR q-school.

Matt Every -- A three-time first-team All-American at the University of Florida, Every won the Ben Hogan Award as the nation's top collegiate golfer.

Gibby Gilbert III -- The son of a former PGA TOUR member, the 42-year-old Gilbert was making one last attempt to follow in his father's footsteps.

Produced by PGA TOUR Productions, in association with NBC Sports, On the Brink, Presented by Citi captures the excitement, emotion and competitive spirit that makes q-school so unique.

During the week leading up to On the Brink, Presented by Citi, Citi will announce a team of recent q-school graduates that it will sponsor on the 2008 TOUR. Through its sponsorship, Citi will support four players and provide them with a mentor for the entire 2008 season. Citi's mentor, one of the most respected leaders in the game, will also be unveiled prior to the broadcast.