The stakes are high as the top 20 players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List battle for 2026 PGA TOUR cards at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. 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 secure their spot on golf’s biggest stage? Watch to find out!
Key Highlights:
– Zecheng Dou’s quest to return to the PGA TOUR after a challenging rookie season.
– Sudarshan Yellamaraju’s rapid rise from a rookie struggle to a potential PGA TOUR card.
– Mitchell Meissner’s resilience after wrist surgery and his family’s golf legacy.
– Julian Suri’s comeback journey and his chase for a first PGA TOUR card.
– Jeremy Gandon’s rookie revelation and France’s growing presence in golf.
– Justin Suh’s bid to reclaim his PGA TOUR card after past dominance.
Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the Korn Ferry Tour season!
The Cornferryy Tour Championship is where dreams are made or shattered. And this week’s event at French Lick is no exception. With the coveted PGA Tour cards on the line, the pressure is on for the bubble players to secure their spot in the big leagues. But who’s teeing off with their future hanging in the balance? The battle for the top 20. The Cornfairy Tour points list is a high stakes leaderboard, and only the top 20 players will walk away with the ultimate prize. After this week’s championship presented by United Leasing Finance, the elite group will earn their 2026 PGA Tour cards while the rest face another grueling season. Talk about a gamecher. The Bubble Boys, Z Chang, Marty Dao, number 19. This Chinese prodigy is no stranger to the big stage, having represented his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But his PGA tour journey has been a roller coaster. After a dominant performance in the PGA Tour China Series in 2016, Doe struggled in his rookie season only to bounce back with a promotion in 2022. Now he’s clinging to the second to last promotion spot, hoping to reclaim his glory. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is Do’s recent runner-up finish at the Compliance Solutions Championship enough to secure his card? Only time will tell. Sudar Shan Yella Maraju number 20. Canada’s rising star has had a rapid ascent through golf’s ranks. After a breakthrough win at the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic in 2025, Yella Maraju is on the cusp of his first PGA Tour card. His journey is a testament to perseverance as he overcame a challenging rookie season in 2024 to earn another shot. Mitchell Mesner, number 21, just outside the bubble. Misner’s story is one of resilience. After battling the putting yips in college, he switched to left-handed putting, saving his career. Now he’s one spot away from joining his brother Mac on the PGA Tour. Can he make the cut and rewrite his family’s golf legacy? Julian Suri, number 22. A comeback kid. Suri has bounced back from setbacks throughout his career. With a win at the Utah Championship, he surged into contention for his first PGA Tour card. Suri’s journey has taken him across continents and he’s now chasing a top 12 finish to secure his spot. Jeremy Gandon, number 23, the rookie Frenchman has been a revelation this season. capturing his first cornfairy tour title. Gandon follows in the footsteps of his countryman Paul Barjon and a top five finish at French Lick could seal his promotion. Justin Sue Nuner 24, the former world amateur number one knows what it takes to win. Having dominated this event in the past, but after losing his PGA Tour card in 2024, SA is fighting his way back. A T3 or better is likely needed for his comeback story to be complete. As these players step onto the Pete die course, they carry the weight of their careers on their shoulders. Will they rise to the occasion or succumb to the pressure? The Cornferry Tour Championship is where legends are made, and this week’s event promises to be a thrilling ride. Who do you think will secure their PGA Tour cards? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below.
