The Korn Ferry Tour closes January with the 21st Panama Championship at the historic Club de Golf de Panama in Panama City, Panama.

The tournament is set to showcase an impressive field of Korn Ferry Tour talent, headlined by current Tour leader Hank Lebioda. Also joining the field are Kensei Hirata, currently ranked fifth, and S.H. Kim in fourth place in the standings, both have one top-10 finish this season. Davis Shore, sitting in sixth, and Austin Smotherman in seventh are also making the trip to Panama. Smotherman brings momentum with a streak of eight consecutive rounds at or below par to start the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season, which currently ranks first among all players.

The 2024 Panama Championship at Club de Golf de Panama saw a dominant performance by Isaiah Salinda, who secured his first career victory on the Tour beginning a campaign that saw him earn his PGA TOUR card. Salinda shot an impressive 12-under for the tournament, clinching the win by a commanding eight strokes. His final round was particularly noteworthy, as he carded a 5-under 65, including an eagle and four birdies.

The battle for second place was intense, with Keenan Huskey, Trent Phillips and Wil Bateman all finishing tied for runner-up. Huskey made a remarkable surge on the final day, shooting a tournament-low 6-under 64, including six birdies.

Tournament facts

• Course: Club de Golf de Panama, par 70, 7,534 yards
• Field: 144 players
• Defending champion: Isaiah Salinda
• Purse: $1,000,000
• Course records:
  • Low 18-hole score: 61, one time (Ryan Armour, 2011, Round 2)
  • Low 72-hole score: 265 (Fran Quinn, 2010)

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