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Blades Brown Makes PGA Tour History
19-year-old Blades Brown earns PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour, youngest ever.
In brief
19-year-old Blades Brown earns PGA Tour card via Korn Ferry Tour, youngest ever. 19-year-old Blades Brown became the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour, breaking Jason Day's record. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Blades Brown Makes History
19-year-old Blades Brown earned his PGA Tour card at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, becoming the youngest player ever to qualify through the Korn Ferry Tour.
“19-year-old blades brown has secured his pga tour card, becoming the youngest to earn it through the korn ferry tour”
Record-Breaking Performance
Brown finished solo second at 18-under-par 266, with back-to-back eagles and five consecutive birdies in his round.
Youngest Record Holder
Brown broke Jason Day's record of 19 years, 11 months, and 23 days to earn his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour.
Earlier Achievements
At age 16, Brown broke Bobby Jones' record as the youngest stroke-play medalist in the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Future Access
Brown will have guaranteed PGA Tour access starting in 2027 after holding Special Temporary Membership for 2026.
The takeaway
19-year-old Blades Brown became the youngest player to earn a PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour, breaking Jason Day's record.
