The Korn Ferry Tour Championship is here, and the pressure is on! Only the top 20 players on the Points List will earn their 2026 PGA TOUR cards. We take a look at the bubble boys, those players on the cusp of achieving their dream. From Marty Dou, the Chinese prodigy looking for a comeback, to Sudarshan Yellamaraju, the Canadian rising star, every shot counts. Who will rise to the occasion and secure their spot on the PGA TOUR?
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Get ready for an intense battle as we dive into the Cornferryy Tour Championship where the stakes are incredibly high. The dream of securing a PGA Tour card for 2026 is within reach for the top 20 players. But for those on the bubble, it’s a make orb breakak moment. At the Pete Dieors in French Lick, Indiana, six talented golfers are fighting for their chance to shine on the biggest stage. Let’s meet these determined individuals and uncover their inspiring stories. Zaching Doe, a Chinese prodigy’s comeback do known as Marty, finds himself in a familiar position, clinging to the second to last projected spot for PGA Tour promotion. With a remarkable career that includes representing China at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Carl Yuan, D has made 69 PGA Tour starts. However, his journey hasn’t been without challenges. Despite a promising start as a teenager, winning four times on the PGA Tour China series and becoming the first mainland Chinese player to triumph on the corn ferry tour, do face setbacks during his rookie season, but this year he shown a remarkable resurgence highlighted by a runner-up finish at the compliance solutions championship. Can Du’s strong performance this week secure his third return to the PGA tour and solidify his status as one of China’s pioneering talents? Sudarian Yala Maraju, Canada’s rising star, holding the number 20 spot on the cornfairy tour points list. Yala Maraju is on the cusp of achieving his dream of a PGA Tour card. His rapid rise through golf’s developmental ranks has been nothing short of impressive after a challenging rookie year in 2024. Yela Maraju’s win at the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic early in 2025 was a breakthrough moment. Born in India and raised in Canada, Yella Maraju’s unconventional path to the top includes practicing in a Winnipeg golf dome from a young age. Will he be able to keep his nerves in check and secure his place among golf’s elite? Mitchell Meisner, resilience and family legacy. Meisner, a Rice University graduate, enters the Cornferry Tour Championship just outside the promotion bubble at number 21. His resilience has been tested after undergoing a second surgery on his right wrist last year, but now he’s within reach of joining his younger brother, PGA Tour member M. Meisner on the big stage. Meisner’s story is a testament to perseverance. Battling the putting yips in college, he considered a career change, but decided to give golf one last shot. Switching to putting left-handed saved his career. Can Meisner’s determination pay off this week? Rewriting the family narrative and securing his spot on the PGA Tour. Julian Suri, A Journeyman’s Quest. At 34, Suri has made a career out of comebacks and this week presents another opportunity. Sitting just outside the top 20 cutoff, Suri is chasing his first PGA Tour card. His win at the Utah Championship presented by Zans’s Bank and Inter Mountain Health was a remarkable surge, rocketing him up the standings. with just two spots separating him from his goal, Suriri’s journey, which has taken him across continents and tours could reach its pinnacle. Can he draw inspiration from his hometown team’s victory and secure a top 12 finish, landing him on the PGA Tour? Jeremy Gandalf, a French revelation. Gandon’s rookie season on the cornfairy tour has been nothing short of remarkable. The Frenchman captured his first tour title at the club car championship, following in the footsteps of countryman Paul Barjon. With seven top 25 finishes this season, Gandon is on the brink of promotion. His consistent performance at Kansas State, where he was the 2018 Big 12 individual co-ch champion, showcases his talent. Can Gandin steady play earn him a top five finish at French Lick? Breaking through the top 20 barrier and solidifying France’s growing presence in golf. Justin Sue, a former world amateur number one’s redemption. Sue, a former world amateur number one and 2022 Coinferryy Tour player of the year, knows the path to victory. Entering this week at number 24, Sue needs one more exceptional performance to return to the PGA Tour. After regaining his winning touch with a victory at the 118 Visa Argentina Open, Sue is determined to make a comeback. Having endured injuries, pandemic setbacks, and the grind of Monday qualifiers since turning pro, Sue’s journey is a testament to perseverance. Can he overcome the final hurdle and secure a T3 or better this week, completing his road back to the PGA Tour? As these golfers take on the demanding Pete Dye layout, the tension is palpable. Who will rise to the occasion and secure their PGA Tour card? And who will fall just short? Join us as we follow their stories and witness the drama unfold at the Cornferry Tour Championship.
