Ben James leads final PGA Tour University class rankings for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ben James from Virginia has been named the top golfer in the PGA Tour University Class of 2026 rankings, finalized on June 1, 2026. James, a standout in college golf, earned his PGA Tour membership, becoming only the fourth player to achieve this through the NCAA results. The rankings determine status on various professional tours, with additional exemptions provided to other top finishers. Rankings from Nos. 2-5 secured fully exempt membership on the Korn Ferry Tour and access to the PGA Tour Q-School finals, while those placed 11-25 gained entry to the secondary stage of Q-School.
- •Ben James finished his senior season with a T-16 at NCAAs.
- •The top-25 golfers gained varying levels of access to professional tours.
- •Only four players have earned Tour membership through collegiate rankings.
- •James is set to become a four-time first-team All-American.
- •Players must complete at least four years of college for PGA Tour U eligibility.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia's Ben James tops PGA Tour University Class of 2026, full rankings and status
"The sixth PGA Tour University rankings were finalized Monday, and the top-25 golfers secured status on varying professional tours.
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