Cole Hammer narrowly missed PGA Tour card

Cole Hammer narrowly missed earning his PGA Tour card at the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

Hammer's 2026 Korn Ferry Tour standings

Hammer entered the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour Championship in 20th place in the season-long standings.

Hammer's background

Hammer played college golf at the University of Texas and was a former U.S. Amateur Four-Ball champion.

Hammer's 2026 season performance

Hammer finished T43 at the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour Championship after five Sunday bogeys.

Hammer's interview quote

Hammer said: 'It was a battle all day, I didn’t have it. I really didn’t have anything out there at all except my putter.'

“It was a battle all day, I didn’t have it. I really didn’t have anything out there at all except my putter.”

Hammer's bogey explanation

Hammer bogeyed his eighth and ninth holes, losing momentum after a bad start.

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Hammer's positive outlook

Hammer called his journey to a PGA Tour card a 'fun journey' despite missing the card.

Hammer's future outlook

Hammer expressed confidence in his future despite missing his PGA Tour card this season.