2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

Last Updated on December 10, 2025 11:29 am by Erwin Noguera

The 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry brings together the best young golf talent from December 11 to 14, 2025, all competing in the final stage for a chance to earn their 2026 PGA TOUR cards. First played in 1985, this tournament serves as the gateway to the circuit’s elite. It also awards status to compete on the Korn Ferry Tour or the PGA TOUR Americas, depending on the final standings.

The event is held on the prestigious Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass and at Sawgrass Country Club, both located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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2025 PGA Tour Q-School Top Contenders

The competition in Florida will be extremely tough, but experts and oddsmakers view Doug Ghim as the player with the best chance to win, thanks to his greater experience. However, this has not been his best year, so he will need to regain his consistency, especially with the putter. His long game and control will have to show up this week.

For his part, Doc Redman is familiar with Q-School, with 2024 being the year of his best start, but his level dropped in the following rounds, which is why he couldn’t get close to the title. As with Ghim, his experience is key in this event—he already knows how to handle himself in high-pressure tournaments. His chances of finishing in the top five are high, especially if he avoids big bogeys.

Finally, among the candidates with strong possibilities is Ricky Castillo, who is the youngest of the favorites. One factor working in his favor is that there are other names with more years in the sport from whom more is expected, but the talent is there. His goal must be to maintain precision on approach shots and on the greens.

2025 PGA Tour Q-School Outside Picks

Outside of the three main favorites, Zachary Blair deserves mention. He has an interesting track record that could benefit from the Q-School format. If his putting and short game are sharp, he can be a difficult opponent for all competitors.

Meanwhile, Greyson Sigg has a lot of potential, so his path will likely depend on limiting mistakes and focusing on hitting fairways and greens, especially considering how demanding the Sawgrass course is.

Now let’s talk about John Pak, another golfer with history in this type of tournament. To be a contender, he must regain his rhythm with the driver and get his short game under control. He’s a candidate who depends heavily on his mental state—if he’s focused, he has everything he needs to compete for a card; if he’s unsure, he could end up stuck in the middle of the pack.

We close by discussing Andrew Putnam, a player who has been on the PGA Tour with some inconsistency, and Hayden Springer, who already earned his card in 2023 and therefore knows what it takes to perform well in this event. If his drives are working, his talent gives him clear opportunities to move up the leaderboard.

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The prize pool for the Final Stage of Q-School is $510,000, with $50,000 going to the winner and $36,000 to the runner-up. In addition, five PGA Tour cards for the 2026 season will be awarded.

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