The final stage of the 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry is here! 176 golfers battle it out at TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club for the last five PGA TOUR cards for the 2026 season.
Follow the drama as top contenders like Doug Ghim, Adam Hadwin, and Lanto Griffin fight for their TOUR dreams. Will a veteran like Camilo Villegas reclaim his spot, or will a rising star like Maxwell Moldovan secure his future?
Discover the unique playoff format for ties and learn about the performance benefits for the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR Americas.
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Saturday: 1-3 PM ET (NBC Sports App), 3-5 PM ET (Golf Channel)
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This is it. The moment every golfer dreams about. Where nerves meet destiny and five coveted PGA Tour cards hang in the balance. After countless qualifying stages and months of preparation, the final stage of the 2025 PGA Tour Q School presented by Cornferry Tease off this Thursday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. This event is more than just a tournament. It’s the last gateway to PGA Tour membership for 2026. A total of 176 determined golfers will battle across two challenging venues in a twocourse rotation, the DY Valley Course at TPC Srass and Sawrass Country Club. Each player will complete two rounds on each course. By the end, only the top five finishes, excluding ties, will earn a PGA Tour card. And here’s where things get intense. For the first time, ties will be broken through a whole byhole playoff. No shared victories, no safe ties, just pure competition. Big names to watch. Leading the star-studded field is Doug Gim, the highest ranked player in the group, who narrowly missed retaining his tour card after finishing 113th in the FedEx Cup. Then there’s Adam Hadwin, a model of consistency, playing his 11th consecutive season after ranking 47th in the 2024 FedEx Cup. Lanto Griffin, last year’s Q school champion, returns hungry for redemption after a close runner-up finish to Scotty Sheffler at the Procourt Championship. And among the most recognizable faces, Camilo Villigas, a five-time PGA Tour winner, adds serious experience and intrigue to the mix. But here’s the twist. With only five tour cards on the line, even veterans like Villigas aren’t guaranteed safety. Rising through the ranks, eight competitors advanced with strong performances from earlier rounds of the 2025 PGA Tour Q School. These players have already secured valuable performance benefits that could shape their careers in 2026 and beyond. Second stage medalists include Ryan Bernett, Kindaloo Forest Golf Club, Valdosta GA, Sam Choy, Robert Trent Jones, Highlands and Marshwood, Darth A. Hunter Icorn, The Landings Golf and Athletic Club, Deer Creek, Savannah, GA. Tyler Leech and James Song, The Club at Star Pass, Gamber, a Pioneer, Tucson, AZ. Nick Gabrellic, Hammock Beach Conservatory, Palm Coast, FL. First stage medalists include Andrew Kosen, the preserve at Iron Horse, West Palm Beach, FL. RJ M, Champions Point Golf Club, Henryville, I in Travis Smith, Wilderness Ridge Country Club, Lincoln, Ne. Players achieving medalist honors at the first stage earned membership for the 2026 PGA Tour America’s season, entering after the sixth event reshuffle in rapidismo championship. Meanwhile, second stage medalists gained membership for the 2026 corn ferry tour season with the second reshuffle taking place after the 10th event, Colonial Life Charity Classic. What’s at stake? The final stage isn’t just about those five golden tour cards. It’s the deciding chapter for hundreds of aspiring pros aiming to shape their playing futures. The breakdown goes like this. Top five finishes earn PGA Tour membership for the 2026 season. Next 40 finishes and ties receive corn ferry tour cards for 2026. The first 25 and ties will undergo their first reshuffle after the 14th event, while the rest after the 10th event. All remaining finishes gain conditional membership on the 2026 corn ferry tour and PGA Tour Americas, both reshuffling after their sixth events. For perspective, this stage has crowned legendary names before. Mike Weir 1998, Paul Azinger 1984, Fuzzy Zola 1974, and Ben Krenshaw 1973 all emerged as Qchool medalists who later became major champions. Could the next big golf icon be discovered this week? The format explained competitors will tee off across four rounds. two at TPC Sorrass Dyes Valley Course and two at Srass Country Club. Players will stick with the same groupings for the initial two rounds, then be repaired according to scores for rounds three and four. After 36 holes, the field splits. The top half plays their third round at Sorrass Country Club and their final at Dy Valley, while the lower half swaps venues. No one gets cut. Every stroke counts until the very end. The courses golf fans know these venues well. TPC Sawrass DY Valley Course Par 70 6,850 yards. Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed, and Jerry Pate. 1982 The Players Champion. It’s earned a reputation for strategic precision since opening in 1987. It’s also hosted several corn ferry tour events including the tour championship 2013 to 15. Sawrass country club east or west course par 70 7,054 yds. This course has deep historical roots. It hosted the players championship from 1977 to 1981 setting the stage for many unforgettable battles. How to watch? Fans can follow the drama live. Saturday 1 to 3:00 p.m. NBC Sports app 3 to 5:00 p.m. Golf Channel. Sunday noon 2:00 p.m. NBC Sports app 2 to 4:00 p.m. Golf Channel. But here’s where the debate heats up. is the new playoff rule where ties no longer share tour cards, fairer competition, or unnecessary pressure for already exhausted players. Some say it rewards resilience. Others argue it turns golf’s purest merit test into sudden death chaos. What do you think? Does this new format make Q school more exciting or more cutthroat? Share your take in the comments below.
