Austin Hitt wins Korn Ferry Tour finale, 20 players earn PGA Tour cards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Austin Hitt claimed his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the season finale on October 11, 2026, finishing at 20 under par. Hitt surged ahead with a birdie-birdie-eagle stretch and closed with a 5-under 66. The win moved him from 22nd to 6th in the season points standings, securing him a PGA Tour card for 2027. Davis Lamb finished in 20th place in the points, while Ross Steelman topped the season standings, earning invitations to major tournaments next year.
- •Hitt shot a final round of 66 to win by two strokes.
- •Davis Lamb secured the 20th spot for PGA Tour eligibility.
- •Ross Steelman finished first in season points, earning major tournament invites.
- •Blades Brown placed second in the tournament and ninth in season points.
- •Cole Hammer fell from 20th to 22nd in points after a poor finish.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Austin Hitt wins KFT finale as 20 players secure 2027 PGA Tour cards
"Under a persistent rain, on a gloomy day, futures were solidified for a field of 59 in the Korn Ferry Tour season finale.
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