Chandler Blanchet secures victory at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, finishing at 14 under par! He tied the lowest round of the week at The Pete Dye Course.
Johnny Keefer finishes atop the Korn Ferry Tour standings and leads the 20 new PGA Tour members, earning spots in the 2026 Players Championship and U.S. Open. He is also immune from reshuffles.
Mitchell Meissner narrowly misses out, finishing 21st. Barend Botha’s strong effort wasn’t enough to crack the top 20.
We break down the top 20 and what this means for the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour next season.
The cornfairy tour finale delivered a thrilling conclusion but the final leaderboard remained unchanged in a dramatic twist. Chandler Blanche secured his victory holding off Baron both up by two shots in a tense finish. Blanchett’s six under 66 in the final round showcased his prowess matching the lowest score of the week at the Pete die course. This win solidified Blanchett’s position as the runner up on the seasonl long points list, granting him and 19 others the coveted PGA Tour cards for the upcoming year. Among the top 20, Johnny Kefir stood out, securing his spot at the summit of the standings with a tie for 12th place in French lick. Kefir’s stellar performance this season, including two wins, not only earned him a PGA Tour Card, but also guaranteed entries into prestigious events like the 2026 Players Championship and US Open. But here’s where it gets interesting. Kefir’s success also grants him immunity from the reshuffles that his fellow graduates will face next year. This unique advantage sets him apart and could be a gamecher in his career trajectory. Mitchell Meisner starting the week in 21st narrowly missed out on this privilege, finishing T37, both as hopes of cracking the top 20 were dashed despite his valiant effort. The reduction in PGA Tour cards available for the cornfairy tour graduates from 30 to 25 has added an extra layer of competition. This change due to the PGA Tour’s adjustment in full exempt status has made the race for the top 20 even more intense. Players ranked 21st to 75th will retain full cornfairy tour status and advance to the final stage of PGA Tour Q School where five additional cards will be up for grads. And now the moment you’ve been waiting for, the top 20 cornferry tour finishers who will be gracing the PGA Tour next year. Johnny Kefir, Chandler Blanche, Austin Smotherman, Neil Shipley, Emilio Gonzalez, Hank Leviota, Adrien Dumont, Shasart, Sh Kim, Christo Lamprect, Davis Chatfield, Zack Bachu, Pierce Cudi, St. Lee, Jeffrey Kang, Ken Herata, Trace Crowe, John Vanderlon, Marty Du, Sudarian Yella, Maraju, and Pontis Niholm. What are your thoughts on the cornfairy tours format and the impact of the PGA Tours changes? Do you think the reshuffle immunity is a fair advantage for the top finisher? Share your opinions below and let’s spark a lively discussion on the future of these talented golfers.
