Aspiring to reach the pinnacle of golf, the Korn Ferry Tour serves as a stepping stone for golfers seeking to qualify for the PGA Tour. This competitive circuit, established in 1990, offers a challenging and rewarding path for players to hone their skills and earn their place among the elite.
The Korn Ferry Tour schedule is meticulously crafted to provide ample opportunities for golfers to showcase their talent and accumulate qualifying points. The 2023 season promises an exciting journey, spanning across various states and countries, with tournaments offering varying formats and unique challenges.
2023
| Tournament | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic | January 5-8 | The Abaco Club, Bahamas |
| LECOM Suncoast Classic | March 2-5 | Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, FL |
| Visit Knoxville Open | March 23-26 | Holston Hills Country Club, TN |
| Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation | April 20-23 | The Grove, TN |
| Live and Work in Maine Open | May 25-28 | Falmouth Country Club, ME |
| BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 8-11 | Thornblade Club, SC |
| Evans Scholars Invitational | June 15-18 | The Glen Club, IL |
| Wichita Open Benefitting KU Wichita | June 29 – July 2 | Crestview Country Club, KS |
| Price Cutter Charity Championship | July 13-16 | Highland Springs Country Club, MO |
| Pinnacle Bank Championship | July 20-23 | The Club at Indian Creek, NE |
| Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank | August 3-6 | Oakridge Country Club, UT |
| Boise Open presented by ExtraMile | August 10-13 | Hillcrest Country Club, ID |
| WinCo Foods Portland Open | August 24-27 | Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, OR |
| Albertsons Boise Open | September 7-10 | Hillcrest Country Club, ID |
| Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship | September 14-17 | Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course, OH |
| Korn Ferry Tour Finals | September 21-24 | Victoria National Golf Club, IN |
Tournament Formats and Qualifying Points
Korn Ferry Tour tournaments feature varying formats, including stroke play and modified Stableford, to challenge golfers and provide diverse opportunities for success. Each tournament awards varying qualifying points, with higher-ranked events offering more substantial points. The top 25 players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List at the end of the season earn automatic promotions to the PGA Tour.
Benefits of Competing on the Korn Ferry Tour
For aspiring golfers, competing on the Korn Ferry Tour offers numerous benefits:
- Exposure to High-Level Competition: The Korn Ferry Tour provides a platform to compete against some of the world’s most talented golfers, testing skills and pushing performance limits.
- Development and Improvement: The competitive environment fosters growth and improvement, allowing golfers to refine their game, learn from experienced players, and receive expert coaching.
- Qualification for PGA Tour: The ultimate goal for many golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour is to qualify for the PGA Tour, the pinnacle of professional golf.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many tournaments are there on the Korn Ferry Tour schedule?
A: The 2023 Korn Ferry Tour schedule consists of 24 tournaments.
Q: What is the qualifying criteria for the Korn Ferry Tour?
A: Players can qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour through various paths, including earning status through the PGA Tour Latinoamérica, PGA TOUR Canada, Asian Development Tour, or by finishing high on the Korn Ferry Tour Finals points list. See eligibility criteria for more information
Q: What are the earning opportunities for golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour?
A: Prize money and various bonuses are available to golfers based on their performance in each tournament. View the Korn Ferry Tour purse structure for more details.
Korn Ferry Tour Rankings
The Korn Ferry Tour is the primary developmental tour for the PGA Tour. The tour’s rankings determine the players who are eligible for promotion to the PGA Tour each season. The rankings are based on points earned in official Korn Ferry Tour events. Players earn points for each tournament they play in, with the winner earning the most points. The top 25 players on the points list at the end of the season earn PGA Tour cards for the following season. The remaining players on the points list are eligible for conditional status on the PGA Tour, meaning they can earn their way onto the tour by finishing high enough in a limited number of events.
Korn Ferry Tour Results
- Knoxville Open:
- Winner: Lee Hodges (-22)
- Runner-up: Tag Ridings (-20)
- Visit Knoxville Open:
- Winner: Ryan Gerard (-17)
- Runner-up: MJ Daffue (-16)
- Emerald Coast Classic at Sandestin:
- Winner: Carl Yuan (-18)
- Runner-up: Jonathan Byrd (-17)
- The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic:
- Winner: Mito Pereira (-22)
- Runner-up: Ben Kohles (-21)
- Panama Championship:
- Winner: Austin Smotherman (-18)
- Runner-up: Alex Smalley (-17)
Korn Ferry Tour Standings
The Korn Ferry Tour standings track the performance of professional golfers competing on the developmental tour. The top-25 players on the points list at the end of the season earn PGA Tour cards for the following season.
The current standings are based on points earned in official events. Players earn points based on their finish in each tournament, with winners receiving 500 points. Points are also awarded for top-10 finishes and missed cuts.
The Korn Ferry Tour Finals, a three-event series held after the regular season, offers additional opportunities for players to earn points and improve their standings. The top-five finishers on the Finals points list also earn PGA Tour cards.
Korn Ferry Tour Stats
The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tour operated by the PGA Tour, which serves as a developmental tour for the PGA Tour. The following are some key statistics related to the Korn Ferry Tour:
- Total number of tournaments: 25
- Total prize money: $20 million
- Average tournament purse: $750,000
- Regular season: 25 tournaments, with the top 25 players on the Order of Merit earning PGA Tour cards for the following season.
- Finals series: Three tournaments for the top 75 players from the regular season, with the top 25 earning PGA Tour cards.
- Leading money winner: Michael Gligic (2020)
- Most career wins: Stephen Jaeger (13)
- Highest single-season earnings: Stephan Jaeger (2010)
Korn Ferry Tour Players
The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tour for men that serves as the developmental tour for the PGA Tour. The tour is named after its presenting sponsor, Korn Ferry.
Players on the Korn Ferry Tour compete for points and prize money, with the top 25 players at the end of the season earning their PGA Tour cards. The tour schedule consists of approximately 40 events held in the United States and Canada.
Notable Korn Ferry Tour players include:
- Will Zalatoris
- Brandon Matthews
- Justin Suh
- Akshay Bhatia
- Ryan Gerard
Korn Ferry Tour Events
The Korn Ferry Tour (KFT) is a professional golf tour for players who have not yet qualified for the PGA Tour. It is the primary developmental tour for the PGA Tour.
The KFT season typically consists of around 25 events, played across the United States and Canada. Each event features a field of 156 players, with four rounds of stroke play. The top finishers in each event earn points towards the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, a series of three tournaments that determine which players earn PGA Tour cards for the following season.
Some notable events on the Korn Ferry Tour schedule include:
- Club Car Championship at The Club at Creighton Farms: The opening event of the season, played in Florida.
- Knoxville Open: A tournament played in Tennessee, known for its challenging course and large crowds.
- Evans Scholars Invitational: An event played in Georgia, which benefits the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides scholarships to caddies.
- Albertson’s Boise Open: A tournament played in Idaho, with a large purse and a strong field.
- Lecom Suncoast Classic: The final event of the regular season, played in Florida.
Korn Ferry Tour Leaderboard
| Rank | Player | Score | Strokes Gained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Suh | 262 (-18) | 6.98 |
| 2 | Greyson Sigg | 264 (-16) | 6.21 |
| 3 | Akshay Bhatia | 265 (-15) | 5.96 |
| 4 | Willie Mack III | 266 (-14) | 5.72 |
| 5 | Michael Gligic | 267 (-13) | 5.49 |
| 6 | Paul Barjon | 268 (-12) | 5.26 |
| 7 | Brandon Matthews | 269 (-11) | 5.03 |
| 8 | Curtis Thompson | 270 (-10) | 4.80 |
| 9 | Brent Grant | 271 (-9) | 4.57 |
| 10 | Davis Riley | 272 (-8) | 4.34 |
Korn Ferry Tour News
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Davis Thompson Wins Savannah Golf Championship: Thompson fired a final-round 66 to win his first Korn Ferry Tour title, securing a spot in the 2023 PGA Tour.
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Ryan Gerard Captures Astara Golf Championship: Gerard earned his second Korn Ferry Tour victory with a final-round 64, securing full-time status next season.
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Justin Suh Claims Live and Work in Maine Open: Suh shot a final-round 66 to win the event, his first Korn Ferry Tour victory since 2020.
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Adam Svensson Earns Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship: Svensson’s final-round 67 gave him his second Korn Ferry Tour win and a near-lock on a PGA Tour card.
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Lanto Griffin Triumphs in Korn Ferry Challenge at Osprey Valley: Griffin’s final-round 67 clinched his second Korn Ferry Tour title, further solidifying his chances of returning to the PGA Tour.
Korn Ferry Tour History
- The Korn Ferry Tour is a professional golf tour for men, formerly known as the Ben Hogan Tour from 1990 to 1999 and the Buy.com Tour from 2000 to 2006.
- The tour was founded in 1990 by Ben Hogan as a developmental tour for the PGA Tour.
- In 1997, the Hogan Tour merged with the Nike Tour to create the Buy.com Tour.
- In 2006, the Buy.com Tour was renamed the Korn Ferry Tour after Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm, became the tour’s title sponsor.
- The Korn Ferry Tour is the primary developmental tour for the PGA Tour and is one of the top three tours in professional golf worldwide.
- The tour has helped produce many of the world’s top golfers, including Jason Day, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Tiger Woods.
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