The stakes are high at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship as players battle for the top 20 spots to earn 2026 PGA TOUR cards. Join us as we break down the stories of the ‘bubble boys’ like Zecheng ‘Marty’ Dou, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Mitchell Meissner, Julian Suri, Jeremy Gandon, and Justin Suh. Who will rise to the occasion and secure their spot on golf’s biggest stage? Watch to find out the dramatic journeys and what it takes to make it to the PGA TOUR. #KornFerryTour #PGATOUR #Golf #BubbleWatch
The Cornferryy Tour Championship is where dreams are made or shattered. And this week’s event is no exception. With the coveted PGA Tour cards on the line, every stroke matters for those on the bubble fighting to secure their place among golf’s elite. But who are these players on the brink? And what makes their stories so captivating? The pressure is on. As the sun sets over French lick, Indiana, the top 20 players on the cornfairy tour points list will celebrate while the rest face another grueling year on the tour. Among those with their sight set on glory are Zetching Doe, number 19, the comeback kid. China’s Zetango, known as Marty, is clinging to the second to last promotion spot. With a remarkable past, including representing China at the 2024 Olympics and dominating the PGA Tour China Series in 2016, Doe is no stranger to success. However, his rookie PGA Tour season in 2018 was challenging, and he’s battled his way back. A runner-up finish last week has given him a fighting chance, but can he hold his nerve at French Lick? Sudarian Yelamaraju, number 20, rising star. Canada’s Yelamaraju has risen through the ranks rapidly after a breakthrough win in the Bahamas in 2025. He secured conditional status and made the most of it. Now with his first PGA Tour card within reach, this Indian-born Canadian is ready to make history. But will his nerves hold up under pressure? Mitchell Meisner number 21. Resilience personified. Just outside the promotion bubble, Misner’s story is one of resilience. Battling the putting Yipsson in college, he switched to left-handed putting, saving his career. Now he aims to join his brother on the PGA tour. A top finish at French Lick could rewrite the Mesner family’s golf legacy. Julian Suri, number 22. The comeback specialist. New York native Julian Sururi has made a career out of comebacks and this week is no different. With a win at the Utah Championship, Suri surged into contention. A former Duke standout and NFL ambassador, Siri’s journey has been extraordinary. Can he channel his hometown team’s energy to secure a PGA tour card? Jeremy Gandon, number 23, the French Revelation. Rookie Jeremy Gandon has been a revelation on the cornfairy tour. Following in his countryman’s footsteps, he became the second French player to win on the tour. With steady play all season, Gandon is on the brink of promotion. A top five finish at French Lake could see him break into the top 20 and continue France’s rise in global golf. Justin Saw, number 24, former amateur number one. Justin Saw, the former world amateur number one, knows what it takes to win. With a corn ferry tour player of the year title under his belt, Sue is determined to reclaim his PGA Tour card. A victory at the Argentina Open earlier this year signaled his comeback. But can he replicate his 2022 success and secure a top three finish at French Lake? And here’s where it gets controversial. With so much at stake, some might argue that the pressure is too much for these young talents. Is the bubble system fair? Or does it add unnecessary stress to an already demanding sport? As these players battle it out, the golf world will be watching and opinions will surely be divided. Who do you think will secure their PGA Tour cards? Are these bubble battles fair game or a step too far? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
