Trevor Cone Voices Concerns on New PGA Tour Q-School Rules
News Summary
As the Final Stage of the 2025 PGA Tour Q-School unfolds, Trevor Cone shines not only for his impressive 65 but also for his criticism of new membership regulations. The changes, reducing PGA Tour cards from 125 to 100 and tightening qualifications, have raised eyebrows among players, including Cone, who believes the focus should remain on Korn Ferry Tour status rather than distributing PGA Tour cards. With the final round approaching, excitement brews as competitors vie for a coveted spot on the PGA Tour amidst a changing landscape.
Trevor Cone Critiques New PGA Tour Q-School Regulations While Tied for Lead
As the excitement builds at the Final Stage of the 2025 PGA Tour Q-School, golfer Trevor Cone is making headlines—not just for his impressive performance but also for his critique of the new membership rules set to shake up the upcoming PGA Tour season. Currently, Cone is riding high among a five-way tie for the lead after shooting a stunning five-under 65 at the renowned TPC Sawgrass.
Shifting Landscape of PGA Tour Cards
With the 2026 PGA Tour season on the horizon, changes are afoot that are causing quite a stir among competitors. The PGA Tour recently ratified major modifications to membership rules, significantly impacting the number of coveted PGA Tour cards to be awarded. Instead of the usual 125 cards, only 100 full PGA Tour cards will be handed out come 2026—a notable decrease.
The new guidelines also highlight a shift in how players can secure their cards. The top 20 finishers on the Korn Ferry Tour will now earn their PGA Tour cards, a 33% reduction from the previous top 30 finishers. To up the stakes even further, the Q-School now stipulates that only the top 5 finishers—without considering ties—will receive Tour cards, a departure from the old system that allowed ties in the upper echelon to qualify.
Cone’s Journey Through the System
Amid the shifting tides, Cone has shared his thoughts on the current regulations during this week’s Q-School. He feels that the week’s event should only be about granting Korn Ferry Tour status rather than distributing PGA Tour cards. Cone argues that reverting back to the original 25 cards from the Korn Ferry Tour would lend a sense of fairness and balance to the competition.
The Final Showdown and Competition
In the thrilling race for PGA Tour membership, Cone finds himself competing against talented contenders including A.J. Ewart, John Pak, Michael Feagles, and Kota Kaneko. These players are fighting tooth and nail to secure a spot in the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, seasoned PGA Tour winners like Camilo Villegas and Adam Svensson are lurking just under par, yet not within the top five, adding another layer of intrigue to the competition.