Get ready to meet the 20 newest PGA TOUR members, the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour graduates, who have just earned their cards in a thrilling season finale! But here's the real kicker: among them are 12 rookies, 9 countries represented, and 2 PGA TOUR University alums. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Chandler Blanchet birdied his way to victory at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, while Johnny Keefer clinched the No. 1 spot on the Points List, earning exemptions for THE PLAYERS Championship and the U.S. Open. But here's where it gets controversial: some of these graduates have had unconventional paths to the PGA TOUR, like Neal Shipley, who balanced a quantitative finance degree with a master's in data analytics, or Sudarshan Yellamaraju, who skipped college golf entirely. And this is the part most people miss: the stories behind these players, from Emilio Gonzalez's appendicitis recovery to Christo Lamprecht's towering height and family connections. As we dive into each graduate's journey, from Adrien Dumont de Chassart's record-setting victory to S.H. Kim's international triumphs, we can't help but wonder: who will make the biggest splash on the PGA TOUR? Will it be a rookie like Davis Chatfield or a seasoned veteran like Hank Lebioda? The debate is open: who do you think will dominate the 2026 season? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's get the conversation started!
