Blades Brown accepts PGA Tour special temporary membership for 2026 season

Blades Brown has accepted a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour, announced June 2. This grants the 19-year-old Nashville native unlimited sponsorship exemptions, allowing him to enter more tournaments for the rest of the season. Brown secured this opportunity after earning 266 non-member FedEx Cup points, placing him in the current standings between No. 88 and No. 89. Previously a standout on the Korn Ferry Tour, where he ranks No. 11 in the points list, Brown aims to secure a full PGA Tour card by finishing in the top 20. Accepting the special membership may limit his Korn Ferry schedule, but it enhances his chances of winning PGA events to achieve full-time status.

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