Dubai’s Thomas secures Korn Ferry status
The 26-year-old finished in a share of 26th at the PGA Tour Q School
Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas has earned a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour for 2025, following an impressive performance at the Final Stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School presented by Korn Ferry in Florida.
The 26-year-old, who turned professional earlier this year after graduating from Oklahoma State University, posted rounds of 70, 72, 71, and 68 to finish one-over-par in a tie for 26th.
The tournament was held across two prestigious courses in Ponte Vedra, Florida, with competitors playing 36 holes at both Sawgrass Country Club and TPC Sawgrass, Dye’s Valley.
Thomas's strong showing secured him at least 12 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour, the official pathway to the PGA Tour in the United States.
“Today was my best round of the week, I played really solid,” said Thomas.
“It was a pretty steady round, I felt I was unwavering with my game, for the most part. I was not stressed out at all and felt in my comfort zone. I felt I had fun all week.
“I am so excited and, I understand, this will give me a guaranteed minimum of 12 Korn Ferry Tour starts for 2025
“I will now come home to Dubai to chill out with my family and friends for Christmas and then head back to the US at the start of January to begin my Korn Ferry Tour 2025 season and career. I am pleased with how the week rolled out and I cannot wait to get started in a few weeks.”
PGA Tour status confirmed
Lanto Griffin earned medalist honors at the event, shooting a final-round 63 at TPC Sawgrass’ Dye’s Valley Course to win by three stroke to claim on of the six PGA Tour cards on offer.
Hayden Buckley, Takumi Kanaya, Alejandro Tosti and will Chandler also secured status on the PGA Tour for 2025 after finishing inside the top five and ties.