After a 16-tournament season played across eight countries from March through September, the PGA TOUR Americas Top 10 are proudly moving on to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2026. Each reflected on the journey, the challenges and what lies ahead.

1. Michael Brennan (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 2,534 – 16 starts, 3 wins, 12 top 10s

• Wins: (3) BioSteel Championship, CRMC Championship, ATB Classic
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: One start, 2026 rookie

“It’s our goal from the start of the year to try to get a Korn Ferry Tour card. You hope to play well and win, but I really did not expect to finish No. 1 on the Points List. I was just trying to finish in the Top 10, and to have done that has been really special. I’ll use the offseason to work diligently on areas that need improving. I have a great support system, and with that behind me, it’s up to me to make it happen.”

2. Jay Card III (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 1,603 – 16 starts, 2 wins, 4 top 10s

• Wins: (2) Kia Open, Fortinet Cup Championship
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: 40 starts, 2022-23 member

“To win twice on this tour with the caliber of players we have is absolutely insane. It’s a testament to my self-belief and how hard I’ve worked my whole life to get here. To now have job security and know I’ll be on the Korn Ferry Tour next year means so much. I’m really excited for what’s coming.”

3. Davis Lamb (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 1,458 – 15 starts, 1 win, 6 top 10s

• Wins: (1) Inter Rapidisimo Golf Championship
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: 27 starts, 2024 member

“Coming into this year, I wasn’t sure if playing in South America and Canada was the right decision, but I’m obviously glad I did. I had a good plan for how to attack this Tour, and I think I made big strides since last year. My goal was simply to play as well as I could and hopefully breeze right through. I want to prove to myself that I can compete on the Korn Ferry Tour—it’s just a matter of putting everything together.”

4. David Perkins (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 1,266 – 16 starts, 1 win, 4 top 10s

• Wins: (1) Explore NB Open
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: 2 starts, 2026 rookie

“This card means everything—it’s proof that I’m heading in the right direction, one step closer to the PGA TOUR. It goes back to all the time and work I’ve put in since college, staying steady and improving each year. Holding this card feels amazing, and it’s an important steppingstone to where I want to go.”

5. Brett White (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 1,133 – 15 starts, 1 win, 6 top 10s

• Wins: (1) Commissionaires Ottawa Open
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: 26 starts, 2022 member

“It feels good knowing all the hard work I’ve put in since losing Korn Ferry Tour status has paid off. I’ve got a strong coaching staff and great sponsor support. Going back to the Korn Ferry Tour is exciting because I learned a lot in 2022. Now, with more experience and having proved myself at this level, I think it’s time to make the next jump.”

6. Derek Hitchner (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 923.6 – 16 starts, 2 runners-up, 4 top 10s

• Runner-up finishes: (2) CRMC Championship, ATB Classic

• Korn Ferry Tour experience: No starts, 2026 rookie

“It’s very surreal after such an adventurous year. At several points, I’d have been skeptical if you told me I’d be here with this card. It’s such a relief. The Korn Ferry Tour is uncharted territory, but I’m super excited. The last few weeks were so helpful in proving to myself that I can compete at a higher level, and I’m just grateful for the opportunity.”

7. John Marshall Butler (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 881.6 – 16 starts, 1 win, 2 top 10s

• Wins: (1) Bupa Championship
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: No starts, 2026 rookie

“I’m overcome by emotions. After missing the cut at the Fortinet Cup Championship, I felt anxiety and worry, but trusting in the Lord’s will gave me peace. It’s been a year of learning—good golf and poor golf—but I believe I’ve gotten better, which is always the goal. I’ll continue to work as hard as I can, take one step at a time, and trust in God’s plan for me.”

8. Drew Nesbitt (Canada)

• Fortinet Cup points: 846.49 – 10 starts, 1 win, 3 top-10s

• Wins: (1) Times Colonist Victoria Open
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: No starts, 2026 rookie

“At this time last year, I was just trying to keep conditional status on this Tour. To be in this position a year later is surreal. I’ve worked very hard and waited a long time for this moment, and I couldn’t be happier. I’ll prepare the best I can and let the results take care of themselves.”

9. Theo Humphrey (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 826.6 – 15 starts, 1 win, 2 top-10s

• Wins: (1) Manitoba Open
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: 65 starts, 2020-22 member

“It made me think back to 2019, when I first earned my Korn Ferry card. That was exciting, but this feels even better because of the hardships I’ve faced over the past few years. To work my way back makes it that much more rewarding.”

10. Carson Bacha (United States)

• Fortinet Cup points: 817.25 – 10 starts, 1 win, 3 top 10s

• Wins: (1) Osprey Valley Open
• Korn Ferry Tour experience: No starts, 2026 rookie

“This is what we all dream about when we join this Tour—taking the next step to the Korn Ferry Tour and getting closer to the PGA TOUR. To achieve that in my first season is really special. I’m just filled with gratitude.”