Cole Sherwood has landed the big one: his PGA Tour card for 2027 is now secured. Yet, this very triumph presents him with the ultimate mental challenge, as the current Korn Ferry Tour enters its crucial playoff stretch.
Sherwood is having a stellar season on the Korn Ferry Tour and is among the seven players who have already mathematically qualified for golf's top tier. While others are still on edge, he already has one foot on the PGA Tour, but the final crucial putts still need to drop.
Torn Between Two Worlds
The temptation is immense to already be thinking about the glorious 2027 PGA Tour season, testing clubs, and planning next year's tournament schedule. But that would be the certain path to missing out on the current Korn Ferry Playoffs, where the stakes are truly high. Decisions made now will not only influence his current standing but also his preparation for the leap into the new league.
The Remaining Field Battles for Final Spots
In total, 20 coveted PGA Tour cards are awarded through the Korn Ferry Tour, but in the home stretch, only 13 of them remain. Those who make it into the top 60 at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship can keep dreaming and perhaps secure one of the last tickets. For Sherwood, this means: staying in the present moment, keeping an eye on the competition, and proving that he's not just ready for the PGA Tour, but also that he takes every round seriously.
