The Korn Ferry Tour Championship is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! 20 PGA TOUR cards are up for grabs, and several players are battling it out on the bubble.
We’ll break down the stories of six players – Zecheng Dou, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Mitchell Meissner, Julian Suri, Jeremy Gandon, and Justin Suh – and what they need to do this week at French Lick to secure their spot on the PGA TOUR for 2026.
From comeback stories to players making their final push, this is a must-watch for golf fans! We’ll cover their recent performances, career highlights, and the pressure they’re facing as they compete on the challenging Pete Dye Course.
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 on the Cornferry Tour points list. But here’s where it gets controversial. The pressure is on for those on the bubble fighting to stay in the game and avoid the grueling grind of golf’s lower ranks. At the Pete Die Course in French Lick, Indiana, six players are in the spotlight, each with their own unique story and a final chance to make it to golf’s biggest stage. Let’s meet these bubble boys and uncover their journeys. Zang Dao, the Chinese prodigy, Zchang Marty Dao, currently ranked 19th, is clinging to the last projected PGA Tour promotion spot. This 27-year-old prodigy has already represented China at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Carl Yuan. Despite a challenging rookie season, Doe has shown a remarkable comeback this year, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Compliance Solutions Championship. Can he hold his nerve and secure his third return to the PGA Tour? Sudarian Yela Maraju, Canada’s rising star. Sudarian Yala Maraju, a Canadian with Indian roots, is ranked 20th and aiming for his first PGA Tour card. His journey began at a young age, hitting balls in a Winnipeg Golf Dome, and he turned pro at just 19. After a tough rookie year in 2024, Yelamaraju persevered and earned his place in the PGA Tour Q School, where he secured eight starts this season. Now he’s one week away from potentially reaching golf’s pinnacle. Mitchell Meisner, family legacy at stake. Mitchell Meisner, ranked 21st, is just outside the promotion bubble. His story is one of resilience and a lastditch effort to save his career. After battling the putting yips and considering a consulting job, Meisner made a bold move by switching to left-handed putting. This experiment paid off and now he’s within reach of joining his brother, PGA Tour member M. Meisner, on the big stage. A strong finish at French lick could rewrite the Meesner family’s golf legacy. Julian Suri, the comeback king. Julian Sururi, a 34year-old New Yorker, is ranked 22nd and chasing his first PGA tour card. Suri has made a career out of comebacks and his win at the Utah Championship presented by Zans’s Bank and Inner Mountain Health was a testament to his resilience. Can he channel his hometown team spirit and secure a top 12 finish this week, potentially landing him on the PGA Tour? Jeremy Gandon, France’s rising talent. Jeremy Gandon, a French rookie on the cornfairy tour, is ranked 23rd and on the brink of promotion. Gandon followed in the footsteps of Paul Barjon, becoming only the second French player to win on the corn ferry tour. With seven top 25 finishes this season, Gandon needs a top five result at French Lick to break into the top 20. A big finish could mark another milestone for France’s growing presence in golf. Justin Su, the former world amateur number one. Justin Su, ranked 24th, is a former world amateur champion and 2022 cornfy Tour player of the year. Saw knows what it takes to win this event, having dominated it two years ago. However, he faces a major challenge this week, likely needing a top three finish to complete his journey back to the PGA Tour. Saw has endured injuries and setbacks since turning pro in 2019, but his talent and determination are undeniable. As these players step onto the Pete Die course, the atmosphere is electric who will rise to the occasion and secure their PGA Tour card. And this is the part most people miss. It’s not just about the golf. It’s about the stories, the struggles, and the triumphs off the course that make these players who they are. So, who will you be rooting for this week? And what do you think it takes to make it to the top of golf’s ladder? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments.
