Jake Lazarus

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – The rain started early Sunday and never really let up. Water pooled on the cart paths, dripped from the brims of hats and drummed against the trees lining the fairways at The Federal Club. Umbrellas and rain jackets were everywhere, and the long rough soaked anyone who ventured in. Shoes squeaked on the wet grass, and balls plugged in the fairways.

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – One round remains to decide a Korn Ferry Tour champion, the top finisher on the season-long Points List and, most importantly, the 20 players who will spend 2027 on golf’s most elite circuit, the PGA Tour.

Chances to make up for past disappointments don’t come around often, but this weekend in Richmond, Barend Botha will get another look. After all, sports have a funny way of coming full circle, right?

Ahead of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by Virginia's Richmond Region, PGATour.com's Jake Lazarus breaks down five players who are firmly on the bubble for the 20 PGA Tour cards being handed out on Sunday evening.

Here are five players who played their way into, or near, the top 20 on the season-long Points List, cracking open a window to finish the season inside the key threshold.

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – The Korn Ferry Tour has reached its final stop, meaning it’s time to dive into the numbers.

Brown enters the week at No. 14 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List. If he holds that spot through Sunday, Brown would become the youngest player on record to earn PGA Tour membership through the Korn Ferry Tour, eclipsing Jason Day.

Here's a look at five "bubble boys" straddling the top-20 line, who need one more strong week at The Federal Club to reach the game's biggest stage.

One more round before the top 70 gets cut to 50 ...

During the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, the 205-yard, par-3 14th hole yielded just two birdies all afternoon – and 23 all week. That's exactly where Justin Rose, the oldest player in the field, stood facing a three-shot deficit, chasing Tommy Fleetwood.

It was just one year ago that a 25-year-old from New Jersey outdueled Rory McIlroy, one of the best players of this generation, on his home turf.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler opened his 2026 campaign Thursday at The American Express, looking every bit like the player who has won four consecutive PGA TOUR Player of the Year awards. His campaign to match Tiger Woods’ record of five straight began at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, California.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Cooper Dossey is 18 holes away from achieving full PGA TOUR status in 2026 and holding his first career TOUR card. Dossey is one shot back of the lead, heading into the final round at 10-under after a third-round 64 on Sawgrass Country Club at PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

From how Amazon and NBC reshape NBA coverage to how the NHL positions itself in upcoming U.S. media talks, this winter offers plenty for industry insiders to watch.

Why is MLB playing its most important games in the middle of the afternoon, while fans are at work and students are stuck in class?

Dana White announced that the UFC has a new home on Paramount+ and CBS starting in 2026.

The University of Tennessee, and the Vol Network are partnering to create the first-of-its-kind, Tennessee Valley Sports Entertainment Network.

According to reports, the NFL is in advanced talks to acquire up to a 10% stake in ESPN in exchange for NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and other assets for around $2 billion.

With Portnoy and other Barstool figures now stepping into marquee roles, FOX is betting big on authenticity and internet influence to reshape its sports programming.

Money is always in motion, and the next 18 months will shape everything from the record NBA contracts to MLB’s negotiations, and Dana White's next UFC move.