Korn Ferry Tour Championship: 20 PGA TOUR Cards on the Line in French Lick
Twenty players will earn their 2026 PGA TOUR cards this week at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, as the competition concludes today at the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Golf Resort in Indiana.
Among those vying for a spot are Zecheng “Marty” Dou, who is attempting a return to the PGA TOUR after representing China at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, currently holding the No. 20 position on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List. Dou, a former PGA TOUR China Series standout, recently achieved a runner-up finish at the Compliance Solutions Championship, boosting his position in the rankings. Yellamaraju secured his first Korn Ferry Tour win at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic, marking a significant turning point after a challenging rookie season in 2024.
Other players closely positioned within the bubble include Mitchell Meissner, who is just outside the promotion cutoff at No. 21, and Julian Suri, sitting two spots outside the top-20. Meissner notably overcame the putting yips by switching to a left-handed putting style, while Suri recently captured a win at the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and InterMountain Health. The stakes are particularly high as earning a PGA TOUR card guarantees financial security and access to the sport’s biggest stages. Jeremy Gandon and Justin Suh also remain in contention; Gandon, the first Frenchman to win on the Korn Ferry Tour since Paul Barjon, and Suh, a former world amateur No. 1, are both seeking to return to the PGA TOUR.
Officials stated that the final results will determine not only the 20 players earning TOUR cards but also reshape the landscape of professional golf for the upcoming season. More information about the Korn Ferry Tour and its impact on the PGA TOUR can be found at the official PGA TOUR website, and details on the Pete Dye Course are available through French Lick Resort.
