The Korn Ferry Tour Championship is down to the wire! We break down the top 5 players with everything on the line at French Lick.
Barend Botha’s incredible back-nine surge and brother on the bag.
Sandy Scott’s inspiring comeback from a career-threatening wrist injury.
Justin Suh’s quest to regain his PGA TOUR card after a previous KFT Championship win.
Zecheng Dou’s late-season hot streak and Olympic experience.
Pontus Nyholm battling to stay inside the top 20 and secure his spot.
Who will earn their PGA TOUR card? Watch to find out!
The stakes couldn’t be higher at the Corn Fairy Tour Championship, where dreams hang in the balance and every shot could change a player’s life. This is where careers are made or broken. And as we head into Sunday’s final round at French Lick, five players stand out with everything on the line. But here’s where it gets controversial. Can these golfers handle the pressure or will it all come crashing down? Let’s dive into their stories. Each one a testament to resilience. Ambition and the unpredictable nature of professional golf. One, Baron Ba, the South African sensation. Baron Bula, a 23-year-old from South Africa, leads the pack after a stunning back 930 on Saturday propelled him to 10 under. But his journey here is anything but ordinary. After a mid-season slump where he missed nine of 10 cuts, Botha made a bold move. He enlisted his older brother, NJ Botha, as his caddy for emotional support. The results immediate. Since then, he’s missed just one cut in nine events and is now on the cusp of a PGA tour card. But is family the secret weapon he needed or just a lucky break? Two. Sandy Scott, the comeback kid. Just one shot behind Botha is Sandy Scott, a 27year-old Scottish rookie whose story is straight out of a golf redemption movie. Five years ago, a devastating wrist injury left him questioning if he’d ever play again. Now he’s one stroke away from a PGA tour card. Scott’s resilience is undeniable, but is his comeback story too good to be true or proof that perseverance pays off? Three. Justin Saw, the redemption seeker. Justin Saw, once the topranked amateur in the world, knows the highs and lows of professional golf all too well. After losing his PGA Tour card in 2024, he’s fighting to reclaim it. A win at the Visa Argentina Open earlier this season reignited his confidence, but consistency remains his Achilles heel. Can SA finally find the stability he needs or will the pressure of the final round be his undoing? Four. Zachchang Dao. The late bloomer Zeng Marty Doe has been on fire, climbing from 58th to 19th on the points list with back-to back stellar finishes. Representing China at the 2024 Paris Olympics, D has proven his medal under pressure. A steady round on Sunday could secure his PGA tour card for 2026. But is his late season surge sustainable or just a fleeting moment of brilliance? Five. Pontis Niholm. The bubble fighter. Sweden’s Pontis Niholm is in the most precarious position, sitting just outside the promotion zone after a tough start at French Lick. With 21 cuts made in 25 starts and a playoff win this season, he has the resume, but does he have the nerve? Can Niholm pull off a miracle round? Or will he be the first man out? As these five players step onto the Pete Die course for the final round, one thing is certain. The drama will be palpable. But here’s the real question. Who among them has what it takes to rise above the pressure and seize their dream? And which of these stories will you be rooting for? Let us know in the comments. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
