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
Trevor Cone knows the struggle of navigating the ups and downs of professional golf all too well. He lost his Tour card after finishing 162nd in the FedEx Cup standings during the 2022-23 season but found a path back by securing his Korn Ferry Tour status with a solid 27th place finish in the year-end standings for 2024. If the new rules had been in effect last year, it’s clear that Cone would have missed out on earning his card for the PGA Tour in 2025.
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
As the week progresses, all eyes are on Cone and his fellow competitors, as they prepare for the final round on Sunday, where the fate of the top five finishers will be decided. This deciding round could even lead to thrilling playoff scenarios in case of any ties, raising tension and excitement to the max.
Interestingly, the field is not without its challenges. Four players have withdrawn from the Q-School, and one golfer, Norman Xiong, faced disqualification for missing his tee time, emphasizing the pressure that comes with this crucial tournament.
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.
As the anticipation builds for the final round, golf fans everywhere will be glued to their screens to see how it all unfolds, especially with so much on the line at Q-School this year.
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