The Korn Ferry Tour Championship is here, and the pressure is on! We’re breaking down the bubble battle as six players fight for their PGA TOUR dreams. From Zecheng Dou’s Olympic journey to Sudarshan Yellamaraju’s rapid rise, these golfers have one last chance to make it big. Join us as we explore their stories, from past triumphs to current challenges. Will they secure their spot on the PGA TOUR? Find out as we dive into the action and analyze their chances. Get ready for an intense week of golf!
Get ready for an intense battle as we dive into the Cornferry Tour Championship where the stakes are incredibly high. The dream of securing a PGA Tour card is within reach for a select few, but the pressure is on. This week, the top 20 players on the Cornferry Tour points list will earn their spot on the prestigious PGA Tour for the 2026 season. It’s a makeorb breakak moment for these talented golfers, and we’re here to shine a spotlight on their journeys. But here’s where it gets controversial. While the top 20 are guaranteed a spot, the bubble boys, those just outside the cutoff, are fighting tooth and nail for their chance. Let’s meet six of these determined individuals and explore their paths to potential glory. Zetching Do the Chinese prodigy. Zetching Marty Do currently ranked 19th, is clinging to the last projected promotion spot. This young prodigy from China has already made 69 PGA Tour starts, but he’s aiming for a comeback after a challenging rookie season. Do’s talent was evident from a young age as he dominated the PGA Core China Series in 2016 with four victories. He became the first mainland Chinese player to win on the cornfairy tour, but now he’s back and his recent runner-up finish has him in contention. Can Do hold his nerve and secure his third PGA tour return solidifying his status as one of China’s golf pioneers. Sudarian Yela Maraju, Canada’s rising star hailing from Canada, Sudarian Yela Maraju holds the 20th spot on the points list. This rapid riser is on the cusp of securing his first PGA Tour card. Yela Maraju’s journey began in a Winnipeg golf dome at age 6 and he turned pro at 19. Despite a tough rookie year in 2024, he persevered and earned his way back through the PGA Tour Q School. Now he’s within reach of golf’s highest level. Will Yellow Maraju’s unconventional path lead him to the PGA Tour, or will nerves get the better of him? Mitchell Meisner, resilience and family legacy? Mitchell Meisner, ranked 21st, is just outside the promotion bubble. This Rice University graduate has faced his fair share of challenges, including a second wrist surgery last year, but his resilience is tested once more as he aims to join his younger brother, PGA Tour member M. Meisner, on the big stage. Meisner’s career nearly ended in college due to putting yips, but a bold move to switch to left-handed putting saved his career. Can Mitchell rewrite the Meisner family narrative with a top finish this week? Julian Sururi, the comeback king. Julian Sururi, a 34year-old New York native, is ranked 22nd and chasing his first PGA Tour card. Suri has made a career out of comebacks and this week offers another chance. He surged into contention with a win at the Utah Championship, firing a remarkable 63. Suri’s journey has taken him across continents and tours, and he even served as an ambassador for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Will Suri’s inspiration from his hometown team’s victory carry him to a top 12 finish and a PGA Tour card? Jeremy Gandon, France’s rising talent. Jeremy Gandon, a cornfairy tour rookie, has impressed with his steady play. The Frenchman captured his first tour title at the club car championship and is now on the brink of promotion. Gandon follows in the footsteps of fellow Frenchman Paul Barjon, becoming only the second French player to win on the cornfairy tour. His consistent performances this season have put him in contention. Can Gandon’s big finish on the Pete die course secure his PGA Tour card, further solidifying France’s presence in global golf? Justin Su, the former world amateur number one. Justin Su, ranked 24th, knows what it takes to win this event. The former world amateur number one and 2022 cornferry tour player of the year is aiming for a PGA Tour return. Saw has endured injuries and setbacks since turning pro in 2019, but he regained his winning touch earlier this year. He dominated this event two years ago and now he’s back with a point to prove. Will S’s talent and experience be enough to secure a T3 finish or better? completing his journey back to the PGA Tour. These golfers are battling it out for their PGA Tour dreams. Who will rise to the occasion and who will fall just short? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments. The stage is set for an exciting week at the Cornferry Tour Championship.
