They finished first. That's why. No ticket to PD necessary. This is clearly described in at least two different places. I stopped playing this game about three months ago or so right before T12 came out and they created the Clans. The reason that I stop playing it's not because I didn't enjoy the game , I have a bag full of maxed out clubs and enough premium balls to last a lifetime , it's because of the community.

Somehow, even in a game people manage to segregate themselves into these stupid Echo Chambers and spread misinformation like wildfire. I guarantee that if I stayed in this subreddit I will find a ton of post about how the game is rigged, how notebook or caddy are cheating , How PD is only in this to make money and has created a totally unfair situation to those who don't spend money.

In the future, don't believe anything anyone tells you about this game. PD monitors most of the Facebook groups and I assume this subreddit as well. They have outlined all of the rules and procedures in many places. I only commented on this because I couldn't believe that no one told you the truth. I'm sorry that you didn't qualify good luck next time.