Meet 30 newest PGA TOUR members, 2024 Korn Ferry Tour graduates

FRENCH LICK, Ind. – The 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season concluded Sunday afternoon at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, as 30 PGA TOUR cards were awarded in a ceremony at The Pete Dye Course at French Lick.

The top 30 players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List earned PGA TOUR cards for the 2025 season, which begins in January.

Braden Thornberry birdied the 72nd hole for a final-round bogey-free 6-under 66 and a one-stroke victory at the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance. Thornberry, who entered the week at No. 51 on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List, was the only player outside the top 30 who moved into the final top 30. Thornberry’s victory bumped Sam Bennett out of the top 30, as Bennett began the week at No. 30 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List.

Matt McCarty, who became the first player since 2021 to earn the Three-Victory Promotion, clinched the No. 1 spot on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List two weeks ago at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. By virtue of finishing atop the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, McCarty earns exemptions for the 2025 PLAYERS Championship and 2025 U.S. Open, in addition to being fully exempt for the 2025 PGA TOUR season.

Some key numbers to know about the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2024:

• 23 – Players who will be PGA TOUR rookies for the 2025 season (Mason Andersen, Frankie Capan III, Ricky Castillo, Quade Cummins, Cristobal Del Solar, Taylor Dickson, Steven Fisk, Noah Goodwin, Matt McCarty, William Mouw, Kaito Onishi, John Pak, Jeremy Paul, Paul Peterson, Aldrich Pogtieter, Thomas Rosenmueller, Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Suber, Braden Thornberry, Kevin Velo, Karl Vilips, Danny Walker, Tim Widing)
• 8 – Countries and territories represented (Australia, Chile, Germany, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States)
• 7 – PGA TOUR University alums earned their first PGA TOUR card (Ricky Castillo, Quade Cummins, Noah Goodwin, William Mouw, John Pak, Jackson Suber, Karl Vilips)
• 20 – At 20 years and 23 days of age, Aldrich Potgieter is the second-youngest graduate in Korn Ferry Tour history, only trailing Jason Day, who was 19 years, 11 months, and 23 days of age upon graduating in 2007.

Below is a look at each member the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2024, with the graduates listed in order of their finish on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List. Follow this link for additional #TOURBound editorial content.

No. 1 – Matt McCarty

Finished No. 1 on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Points List off the strength of three victories in a stretch of six starts across July and August, with his wins coming at the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper (July 21), Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Woodhouse (August 11), and Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron (August 25). Became the 13th player in Korn Ferry Tour history to earn the Three-Victory Promotion, which was established in 1997, and the 24th player in Tour history to win three times in a season. Co-led the Korn Ferry Tour with nine top-10s, eight of which were top-five finishes. Born, raised, and continues to reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. Played five seasons at Santa Clara University (2016-21), where he earned three All-West Coast Conference honors (2018, 2019, 2021) and two degrees (bachelor’s in finance, master’s in marketing). Turned professional in 2021 and recorded back-to-back top 75 finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, finishing No. 55 as a rookie in 2022, and No. 35 in 2023.

No. 2 – Max McGreevy

A three-time Korn Ferry Tour winner returning to the PGA TOUR after victories at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS and Magnit Championship. Co-led the Korn Ferry Tour with nine top-10s in 2024. Graduating from the Korn Ferry Tour for a second time, having previously accomplished the feat as a member of the Class of 2020-21. Qualified for the 2022 FedExCup Playoffs as a PGA TOUR rookie. Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, and moved back to his childhood hometown in 2023. Played four seasons at University of Oklahoma (2023-17), helping the Sooners win the team national title at the 2017 NCAA Championship. Father, Brian McGreevy, played golf at University of Kansas and won the 1998 Oklahoma State Amateur Championship.

No. 3 – Frankie Capan III

Native of Minnesota who secured PGA TOUR membership for the first time with his victory at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Added a pair of runner-up finishes in 2024, his second consecutive season on the Korn Ferry Tour (finished No. 51 on the Points List as a rookie in 2023). Parred his last two holes as he tied the Korn Ferry Tour record for lowest 18-hole score relative to par with a 13-under 58 in the opening round of the 2024 Veritex Bank Championship, where he eventually finished solo fourth. Played two seasons at University of Alabama (2018-20) and two seasons at Florida Gulf Coast University (2020-22). Alongside Shuai Ming Wong, won the 2017 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Pinehurst No. 2 (and No. 8). Turned professional in 2022 and was one of eight players who advanced through every stage of the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament (now PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry), beginning with Pre-Qualifying. Made his PGA TOUR debut as a 16-year-old amateur at the 2016 Puerto Rico Open (won by Tony Finau). Grew up in North Oaks, Minnesota, but also spent half of his high school years in Phoenix, Arizona, where he won back-to-back individual state titles (2017, 2018) at Northwest Christian School. Claims to have made a 50-yard field goal while barefoot. Favorite sports team is the Minnesota Vikings, and he keeps the ticket from his first Vikings game (September 28, 2003 – a 35-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers at the Metrodome) in his Bible. Last name is pronounced SAP-in.

No. 4 – Steven Fisk

Born, raised, went to college, and won his first Korn Ferry Tour event in the state of Georgia, with his victory at the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah propelling him to a PGA TOUR card. Also recorded a pair of runner-up finishes, as well as pair of third-place finishes in what was his third consecutive season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Entered 2024 with just one top-10 in his first 47 career starts on the Korn Ferry Tour. Has yet to make a PGA TOUR start. Grew up in Stockbridge, Georgia, and spent his formative golf years at Rum Creek Golf Course, a par-3 course and driving range his father and a family friend built and continue to operate today. Played four seasons at Georgia Southern University (2015-19), where he amassed a school-record nine career wins and finished as the individual runner-up at the 2019 NCAA Championship. Immediate contender for most unique grip on TOUR.

No. 5 – Tim Widing

A native of Jonkoping, Sweden who earned his first PGA TOUR card after back-to-back victories in April. Followed a sudden-death playoff victory at the LECOM Suncoast Classic with a record-setting win at the Veritex Bank Championship, where he totaled 31-under 253 at Texas Rangers Golf Club to break the Korn Ferry Tour record for lowest 72-hole score relative to par; his winning score of 253 marked the second-lowest 72-hole score in Korn Ferry Tour history, only trailing Stephan Jaeger’s 250 from the 2016 Ellie Mae Classic. Also broke Korn Ferry Tour records for most birdies (33) and most birdies and eagles (34) in a 72-hole event en route to his win at the Veritex Bank Championship. Made his major championship debut at the 2024 PGA Championship, and later finished T41 at the 2024 U.S. Open. Featured cast member of "One Shot Away," the Korn Ferry Tour’s season-long, six-episode documentary series available on YouTube. Previously made his PGA TOUR debut as a sponsor exemption at the 2021 Genesis Invitational. Played five seasons at University of San Francisco (2016-21), where he won three times and earned the 2019-20 Bill Russell Award, which recognized him as the University of San Francisco Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Alongside Ludvig Åberg, helped Sweden qualify for match play at the 2018 European Amateur Team Championship. Played hockey for 10 years and still dreams of playing in front of a full crowd at Madison Square Garden, the home of his favorite NHL team (New York Rangers). Resides in San Luis Obispo, California, where he and his wife, Jazmine, hope to live together for many, many years to come.

No. 6 – Taylor Dickson

In what was his fourth consecutive season on the Korn Ferry Tour, earned PGA TOUR membership for the first time off the strength of wins at the Astara Chile Classic presented by Scotiabank and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open. Previous finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List were No. 39 in 2023, No. 95 in 2022, and No. 77 in 2020-21. Made his PGA TOUR debut at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic, finishing solo 69th as a sponsor exemption. Born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he picked up the game at Gaston Country Club. Resides in Charlotte, but still plays and practices at Gaston Country Club when at home. Played four seasons at Winthrop University (2011-15) in Rock Hill, South Carolina, less than 30 miles from his hometown of Gastonia. Not long after turning professional in 2015, began employing an unconventional setup position. Huge fan of the Carolina Panthers and hopes to one day hit the drum before a Panthers game.

No. 7 – Brian Campbell

Earned PGA TOUR membership a second time, having previously graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour in the Class of 2016. Logged a trio of runner-up finishes in 2024, including a sudden-death playoff loss at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard, which marked his first top-three finish on the Korn Ferry Tour since 2019, and his first runner-up finish on Tour since 2016. Attended Mater Dei High School – which also produced Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinart and Bryce Young, as well as All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown – in Santa Ana, California. Played four seasons at University of Illinois (2011-15), where he earned four victories and was the 2014 Big Ten Conference Player of the Year. Enjoys playing Rocket League, a vehicular soccer video game, to decompress outside of golf.

No. 8 – Harry Higgs

A three-time Korn Ferry Tour winner who retained PGA TOUR membership and improved his status for the 2025 season. Won back-to-back starts at the AdventHealth Championship and Visit Knoxville Open in May, capturing both titles in sudden-death playoffs. His victory at the AdventHealth Championship in Kansas City, Missouri was deeply meaningful, as he grew up in nearby Overland Park, Kansas and played in the inaugural event in 2009 as a 17-year-old amateur. Previously graduated to the PGA TOUR via the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2019, and qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs in his first two seasons on TOUR (2019-20, 2020-21).

No. 9 – Thomas Rosenmueller

One of five players from Germany to earn PGA TOUR membership via the Korn Ferry Tour, joining Alex Cejka (2014, 2017), Stephan Jaeger (2017, 2018, 2020-21), Matti Schmid (2022), and Jeremy Paul (2024). Solidified his first PGA TOUR card with a win at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, which he followed with back-to-back T5 finishes. Added finishes of T2 (Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, and T5 (Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance) in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Previous finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List were No. 67 in 2023, and No. 158 as a rookie in 2022. Played four seasons at University of North Texas (2015-19), winning two individual titles and earning All-Conference USA Second Team honors in 2016 and 2017. Turned professional in 2019 and won the 2020 Pro Golf Tour Order of Merit with three wins, which earned him Challenge Tour membership for 2021. Has yet to make his PGA TOUR debut.

No. 10 – William Mouw

Earned PGA TOUR membership in what was his first full season on the Korn Ferry Tour, posting three T2 finishes, two of which came in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals (Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship). Prior to turning professional, won the 2017 Western Junior Championship by eight strokes, tying the largest margin of victory in the event’s history; he also tied the 72-hole tournament scoring record previously established by Hunter Mahan in 1999. Later won the 2019 California State Amateur Championship at the age of 18, becoming one of the youngest winners in the event’s history. Played four seasons at Pepperdine University (2019-23) and helped the Waves win the national title at the 2021 NCAA Championship, which marked the program’s first national title since 1997. Finished No. 6 in the 2023 PGA TOUR University Ranking, accepted conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership, and finished No. 98 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List in just 12 starts.

No. 11 – Quade Cummins

Earned PGA TOUR membership for the first time in what was his third consecutive season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Led the Korn Ferry Tour with 14 top-25s in 25 starts this season. Previous finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List were No. 59 in 2023, and No. 70 as a rookie in 2022. Played six seasons at University of Oklahoma (2015-21 – redshirted the 2015-16 season) and finished No. 6 in the inaugural PGA TOUR University Class of 2021. Won the 2019 Pacific Coast Amateur, joining notable past champions Will Zalatoris (2016), Andrew Putnam (2010), Michael Putnam (2004), and Jason Gore (1997). Spent his formative years playing and practicing at Prairie West Golf Club in his hometown of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Became a fan of the Chicago Bears prior to the start of the 2023 season; he grew up sandwiched between Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs fans, so he found a random wheel on the internet and landed on the Bears as his team.

No. 12 – Ryan Gerard

Secured a return to the PGA TOUR, where he played the majority of the 2022-23 season via Special Temporary Membership. Won the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX for his first Korn Ferry Tour title, and later added top-10s in two of the four Korn Ferry Tour Finals events. Played five seasons at University of North Carolina (2017-22), winning once individually and earning 2022 All-America Second Team honors. Also broke Ben Griffin’s school record for career scoring average, exhausting his eligibility at North Carolina with a mark of 71.65. Graduated from Ravenscroft School in his childhood hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. Some of his favorite golf memories include “Impossible Chipping Contests” with friends at Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh.

No. 13 – Kevin Roy

Earned a return trip to the PGA TOUR, as he previously graduated via the Korn Ferry Tour in the Class of 2022. Secured a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2024 with a solo-second at the season-opening The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay, and a T2 at the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Featured cast member of "One Shot Away," the Korn Ferry Tour’s season-long, six-episode documentary series available on YouTube. Grew up in Syracuse, New York, and played four seasons at Long Beach State University (2008-12), where he and nine-time PGA TOUR winner Xander Schauffele were teammates for one season (2011-12). Resides in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, where he plays and practices out of Concession Golf Club. Father, Jim Roy, played the 1983 PGA TOUR season and the 2010 PGA TOUR Champions season. Father-in-law, Chris Sabo, is a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer and one of the most accomplished third basemen in club history.

No. 14 – Cristobal Del Solar

Became the third Chilean in history to earn PGA TOUR membership via the Korn Ferry Tour, joining Benjamín Alvarado (Class of 2013) and Mito Pereira (Class of 2020-21). Earned his first Korn Ferry Tour title this season at The Ascendant presented by Blue. Carded the lowest round in PGA TOUR-sanctioned history, a 13-under 57, in the first round of the 2024 Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard at Country Club de Bogota. The round also tied the Korn Ferry Tour record for lowest 18-hole score relative to par. Previously finished No. 52 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie, and finished No. 2 on the 2021-22 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Order of Merit, which earned him Korn Ferry Tour membership for the first time. Moved from Chile to the United States in his early teens and attended IMG Academy, then played five seasons at Florida State University (2012-17). Spent nearly an entire year of his professional career redressing his swing mechanics through lengthy range sessions. Loves tennis and frequently watches tournaments on Tennis Channel.

No. 15 – Kevin Velo

Earned PGA TOUR membership for the first time off the strength of his victory at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard. Advanced through First and Second Stage of 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry (and finished T21 at Final Stage for guaranteed starts to begin this season) as he rebounded from a No. 116 finish on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie. Previously finished No. 4 on the 2021-22 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Order of Merit, which earned him Korn Ferry Tour membership for the first time. Played four seasons at San Jose State University (2015-19), which was the only program to offer him a scholarship. Born in Redwood City, California and grew up in nearby Danville, which is in the San Ramon Valley. Did not turn his focus to golf until his early teens, and he did not make the varsity or junior varsity golf team as a freshman at Monte Vista High School; he returned to tryouts as a sophomore and qualified for the varsity team. Frequented San Ramon Golf Club and the driving range at The Bridges Golf Club as he developed his game in high school. Huge soccer fan, with his favorite teams being Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, with his passion for both clubs stemming from his father’s Spanish heritage. Loves driving; he drove from California to South Dakota in summer 2020 to play the Dakotas Tour, and later spent four days driving from Miami back home to San Francisco after a series of tournaments in fall 2020. Has yet to make his PGA TOUR debut.

No. 16 – Braden Thornberry

Clinched his first PGA TOUR card with a final-round 6-under 66 en route to victory at the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance. In three previous Korn Ferry Tour seasons, recorded Points List finishes of No. 101 as a rookie in 2019, No. 57 in 2020-21, and No. 109 in 2022. Former No. 1 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking who earned the 2018 Mark H. McCormack Medal. Played three and a half seasons at University of Mississippi (20115-18), where he set a school record with 11 career wins, with the crown jewel being individual medalist honors at the 2017 NCAA Championship. Also earned the 2017 Fred Haskins Award. Previously made his PGA TOUR debut as an amateur, finishing T4 as a sponsor exemption at the 2016 FedEx St. Jude Championship, which marked the highest finish by an amateur on TOUR since Lee McCoy’s solo-fourth at the 2016 Valspar Championship.

No. 17 – Paul Peterson

Globetrotter who earned PGA TOUR membership in what was his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Solidified his first TOUR card with a win at the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Previously finished No. 61 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie. Turned professional in 2012 and played predominantly on the international circuit until he earned Korn Ferry Tour membership for the first time ahead of the 2023 season. Earned international victories at the 2016 Czech Masters (DP World Tour) and 2018 Myanmar Open (co-sanctioned by Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour). Has traveled to six of the seven continents (only missing Antarctica) and estimates he’s traveled to 44 countries and flown well over one million miles. Born in Tucson, Arizona, but spent his formative years in Salem, Oregon, and eventually played collegiately for four seasons at nearby Oregon State University (2006-10). Currently resides in St. Simons Island, Georgia, having relocated there from Scottsdale, Arizona in 2018.

No. 18 – Isaiah Salinda

Earned PGA TOUR membership for the first time off the strength of a runaway victory at The Panama Championship, the third event of the 2024 season. Won by eight strokes, tying the fourth-largest margin of victory in Korn Ferry Tour history, in what was his first start of the season (missed the first two events as he recovered from an appendectomy). Previously finished No. 80 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie. Turned professional after four seasons at Stanford University (2015-19), where he won twice individually and helped the Cardinal win the team national title at the 2019 NCAA Championship, which marked the program’s first title since 2007. Grew up in South San Francisco, California and graduated from Junipero Serra High School – which famously counts Tom Brady (Class of 1995), Barry Bonds (Class of 1982), and Lynn Swann (Class of 1970) among its alumni – in San Mateo, California. As a youngster, played countless rounds on the Fleming 9 Course at TPC Harding Park. Has a robust collection of fun socks. Currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

No. 19 – Karl Vilips

Finished No. 10 in the 2024 PGA TOUR University Ranking after four seasons at Stanford University (2021-24) and posted top-15 finishes in each of his first four Korn Ferry Tour starts, culminating in a victory at the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health. Also finished solo second at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank the week prior to his win. Earned his first Korn Ferry Tour start at The Ascendant presented by Blue via a sponsor exemption qualifying tournament; he played two PGA TOUR Americas events as a fully exempt member prior to his run of top-15s on the Korn Ferry Tour. While at Stanford, lived with teammate and close friend Michael Thorbjornsen, and the two have since relocated to the same residential complex in Jacksonville, Florida. The two met for the first time around age 7 or 8, and later attended prep academies roughly an hour apart in Florida, with Vilips at Saddlebrook Preparatory School north of Tampa, and Thorbjornsen at IMG Academy south of Tampa in Bradenton. Decorated junior career included wins at the 2017 Southern Amateur Championship (a little under a month before his 16th birthday) and 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, runner-up finishes at the 2017 and 2018 Western Junior Championships, and five consecutive top-10s at the Junior PLAYERS Championship (2016-20). Fantasy football enthusiast. Lone PGA TOUR start to date was the 2023 U.S. Open (missed cut).

No. 20 – Jackson Suber

Posted back-to-back top-three finishes in June en route to his first PGA TOUR card, as he followed a solo-second at the Compliance Solutions Championship with a solo-third at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS. Previously finished No. 37 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie. Finished No. 9 in the 2022 PGA TOUR University Ranking and played the 2022 season on PGA TOUR Canada. Played four seasons at University of Mississippi (2018-22), amassing five career wins and earning a 2022 All-America Second Team selection. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and attended the Valspar Championship a handful of times as a youngster.

No. 21 – Jeremy Paul

One of five players from Germany to earn PGA TOUR membership via the Korn Ferry Tour, joining Alex Cejka (2014, 2017), Stephan Jaeger (2017, 2018, 2020-21), Matti Schmid (2022), and Thomas Rosenmueller (2024). Won the season-opening event, The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay. Previous finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List were No. 56 in 2023, No. 37 in 2022, and No. 169 in just 12 starts as a rookie in 2017. Played just shy of four seasons at University of Colorado (2013-17); he finished T72 at Final Stage of the 2016 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament (now PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry) as an amateur, but he continued to play at Colorado until April 2017, when he was awarded a sponsor exemption for a Korn Ferry Tour event. Played three seasons on PGA TOUR Canada (2018, 2019, 2021) before he regained Korn Ferry Tour membership via Q-School. Has an identical twin brother, Yannik, who was born one minute after Jeremy and won the 2022 Mallorca Golf Open on the DP World Tour. Earliest golf memory is getting a golf ball from Justin Rose at the Deutsche Bank Open in Germany when he’d just started playing golf. Currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he plays and practices at Desert Forest Golf Club. Has yet to make his PGA TOUR debut.

No. 22 – Mason Andersen

Earned PGA TOUR membership after back-to-back seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, securing his first TOUR card with an early-season victory at the 117th Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro. The victory in Argentina also earned him an exemption for the 2024 Open Championship (missed cut). Previously finished No. 36 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie. One of eight players who advanced through every stage of the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament (now PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry), beginning with Pre-Qualifying. Played five seasons at Arizona State University (2017-22), where he won twice individually and garnered a 2022 All-America Third Team selection. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Earliest golf memory is shooting 116 in his first event and swinging at his golf ball six times because it was stuck in a bush.

No. 23 – John Pak

Earned PGA TOUR membership in what was his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour, securing his card off the strength of a victory at the Compliance Solutions Championship. Began the 2024 season with poor conditional status (finished T113 at Final Stage of 2023 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry) and played his way up the priority ranking with a T3 finish as an open qualifier at the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, the seventh event of the season. Finished No. 1 in the inaugural PGA TOUR University Class of 2021, but finished No. 145 on the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Points List and played his way back on Tour via a No. 8 finish in the 2023 PGA TOUR Canada Order of Merit. Highlight of his 2023 season in Canada was a win at the Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open. Played four seasons at Florida State University (2017-21), where, in 2021, he became the sixth player in history to sweep the three NCAA Division I national player of the year awards (Jack Nicklaus Award, Ben Hogan Award, Fred Haskins Award). Grew up in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida. Serves on the First Tee – Tallahassee Board of Directors in an advisory role.

No. 24 – Kris Ventura

Two-time Korn Ferry Tour winner returning to the PGA TOUR after three consecutive seasons on Tour. Did not record a victory in 2024, but logged a runner-up finish at the 117th Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro and a T4 finish at the LECOM Suncoast Classic. Represented Norway in the 2024 Men’s Olympic Golf Competition, finishing T43 in Paris. Followed a No. 111 finish on the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Points List (had 16 missed cuts in 22 starts) with a No. 87 finish on the 2023 Points List. Previously graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour following the 2019 season, which saw him earn two wins in his first seven starts. Played four seasons at Oklahoma State University (2014-18), where he helped the Cowboys win the team national title at the 2018 NCAA Championship, which marked the program’s first title since 2006.

No. 25 – Kaito Onishi

Became the fourth Japanese player to earn PGA TOUR membership via the Korn Ferry Tour, following Ryuji Imada (2004), Ryo Ishikawa (2013), and Hiroshi Iwata (2015). With his victory at the 2024 UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH, followed Ryuji Imada (wins in 2000 and 2004) as the second Japanese player to win on the Korn Ferry Tour. Previously finished No. 100 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie, meaning he occupied the final spot on the Points List which awarded conditional membership for 2024. Spent his first two years as a professional on the Abema TV Tour and Japan Golf Tour, earning a victory at the 2022 Fujisankei Classic on the latter circuit. Played four seasons at University of Southern California (2017-21), earning All-Pac-12 Conference First Team selections in 2019 and 2021. Born in Chiba, Japan but spent much of his youth in Nagoya. Moved to Los Angeles with his mother around age 9, and later prepped at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

No. 26 – Ricky Castillo

Earned PGA TOUR membership in his first full season on the Korn Ferry Tour, with his season-high finish coming in August at the Magnit Championship (T2). Finished No. 9 in the 2023 PGA TOUR University Ranking and won his Korn Ferry Tour debut at the 2023 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open, which eventually propelled him to a No. 53 finish on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List; he was the youngest winner of the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season (22 years, 3 months, 30 days). Played four seasons at University of Florida (2019-23), where he earned three individual victories and four All-Southeastern Conference accolades. Went undefeated (3-0) in match play as he helped Florida win the team national title at the 2023 NCAA Championship, which was the program’s first title since 2001. Semifinalist in back-to-back Western Amateur Championships (2019, 2020). Closed the season with his older brother, Derek, as his caddie. Derek played professionally, having made his last PGA TOUR-sanctioned start in 2022, and caddied on the LPGA Tour. Resides in Jacksonville, Florida, but plays from his longtime hometown of Yorba Linda, California. Last name is pronounced cuh-STILL-ee-oh, as he is of Filipino descent.

No. 27 – Trevor Cone

A two-time Korn Ferry Tour winner who earned PGA TOUR membership for the second time in the last three seasons, having previously graduated after the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour season. Tallied 11 top-25 finishes and finished the season with as many top-10s as missed cuts (six apiece). Relegated to the Korn Ferry Tour following a No. 174 finish in the 2023 FedExCup Fall standings. Previously earned Korn Ferry Tour titles at the 2022 AdventHealth Championship and 2018 Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae. Followed Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge, and Tim Collins Jr. as the fourth Virginia Tech alum to earn a PGA TOUR card. Played four seasons at Virginia Tech (2011-15), where he earned co-medalist honors at the 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship. Favorite golfer growing up was eight-time PGA TOUR winner and 2003 Masters Tournament winner Mike Weir. Huge fan of donuts, and his dream sponsor would be Krispy Kreme given the fact it is based out of his home state of North Carolina.

No. 28 – Danny Walker

Earned PGA TOUR membership for the first time off the strength of a runner-up finish at the Pinnacle Bank Championship presented by Woodhouse. Recorded his only other top-10 of the season at the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron (T10) in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Entered the 2024 season with two top-10s in 41 career starts on the Korn Ferry Tour. Regained Korn Ferry Tour membership for the 2024 season (and came within two strokes of a PGA TOUR card) with a T7 at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry last December. In two previous seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, finished No. 123 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie in 2019, and finished No. 121 on the 2023 Points List. Became the fourth medalist of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament era of Q-School who earned PGA TOUR membership via the Korn Ferry Tour, joining Brad Fritsch (2014 medalist, Korn Ferry Tour Class of 2016), Adam Svensson (2015 medalist, Class of 2018), and Curtis Thompson (2019 medalist, Class of 2020-21). A two-time PGA TOUR Canada winner who won titles in 2018 and 2022 en route to top-10 finishes on the former circuit’s Order of Merit. Prepped at Lakewood Ranch (Florida) High School and played four seasons at University of Virginia (2014-18). Aspires to be a Formula 1 driver, or a lead guitarist/singer for a huge rock band, though he says humorously neither will happen.

No. 29 – Aldrich Potgieter

At 20 years and 23 days of age, became the second-youngest graduate in Korn Ferry Tour history, only trailing Jason Day, who was 19 years, 11 months, and 23 days of age upon graduating in 2007. Usurped Day as the youngest winner in Korn Ferry Tour history with his victory at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, as he won the title at 19 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. The victory also made him the fourth teenager with a Korn Ferry Tour victory, joining PGA TOUR winners Akshay Bhatia (2022 The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic), Sungjae Im (2018 The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic), and Day (2007 Legends Financial Group Classic). Featured cast member of "One Shot Away," the Korn Ferry Tour’s season-long, six-episode documentary series available on YouTube. Won the 2022 Amateur Championship roughly three months before his 18th birthday, which made him the second-youngest winner in the history of the event. Eschewed college and turned professional in the summer of 2023. Enjoys fishing while away from the golf course.

No. 30 – Noah Goodwin

Earned PGA TOUR membership in what was his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour, logging six top-10s en route to his first TOUR card. Previously finished No. 110 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List as a rookie, though he battled hip and lower back injuries throughout the season. Regained Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2024 with a T14 finish at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry last December. Won twice as he finished No. 3 on the 2022 PGA TOUR Canada Order of Merit. Played five seasons at Southern Methodist University (2018-22), where he broke the school record for career scoring average (71.14), and finished No. 12 in the 2022 PGA TOUR University Ranking. Fell to Min Woo Lee in the 36-hole final of the 2016 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, but defeated Matthew Wolff as he won the 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship; he joined Mason Rudolph (1950) and Tim Straub (1983) as the only players in history to win the U.S. Junior Amateur the year after losing in the championship match. Became the fifth player in history to win back-to-back AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year awards in 2016 and 2017, joining Tracy Phillips (1979-80), Phil Mickelson (1986-88), Tiger Woods (1991-92), and Brian Harman (2003-04). At age 16, shot a 59 at his home course, Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, Texas. Earned a black belt in Taekwondo in his elementary school years.