Golfers Papineau and Gilligan secure professional tour status

Several golfers have secured status for upcoming seasons following the Korn Ferry Tour championships.

Étienne Papineau has mathematically guaranteed a return to the Korn Ferry Tour for 2027. After a two-win season on the PGA Tour Americas, including victories at the Osprey Valley Open and the Digital Commerce Group Open, the Quebec native currently sits third on the season-long points list.

Ian Gilligan has earned his PGA Tour card after finishing 17th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list. Following a strong performance at the KFT Championship, the former Florida collegiate golfer joins the PGA Tour for the upcoming season after competing on the Korn Ferry Tour throughout 2025 and 2026.