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Korn Ferry Championship Preview

With no PGA on this weekend we are taking a look at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship that is taking place next weekend and the race leading up to it. There is some serious pressure on the line. 75 golfers in the field, top 30 get their Tour card for next year, the #1 spot also gets entry into The Players and The US Open. Talk about life changing pressure..

The Great PGA Tour Card Chase: Where Dreams Come True (Or Get Sliced into the Woods)

Picture this: 30 golden tickets to the chocolate factory that is the PGA Tour. 13 lucky ducks have already snagged theirs, leaving 17 up for grabs. It's like musical chairs, but with golf carts and a lot more swearing under your breath.

Who's Got the Most Skin in the Game?

1. The Bubble Boys: Ranked 25th-35th, these poor souls are sweating more than a caddie carrying four bags uphill. One good round could have them popping champagne; one bad hole could have them popping antacids.

2. Sam "The Rookie" Bennett: This former amateur hotshot is trying to graduate from the school of hard knocks (and even harder putts). Can he earn his PGA Tour diploma? Stay tuned!

3. Morgan "Comeback Kid" Hoffmann: After battling muscular dystrophy, Hoffmann's showing more resilience than your underwear after Taco Tuesday. After a great performance last weekend Hoffmann moved from 136th to 90th in the points list. Top 100 get conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour next year. A stellar performance this week could even get him into the Championship and write the feel-good story of the year!

Who's in Danger of Choking Harder Than You Do on the 18th?

1. Cole "Don't Drop The" Hammer: Currently sitting 79th in the points race. Top 75 get full exemption to the Korn Ferry Tour. While finishing outside the top 75 only gets him conditional membership. Will he nail it down the next 2 weeks or let it slip through his fingers like a greased 9-iron?

2. The "Remember Me?" Brigade: Former PGA Tour players fighting to get back to the big leagues. It's like trying to convince your ex you've changed, but with more plaid pants involved.

Other Juicy Tidbits to Gossip About at the 19th Hole

• The Battle for No. 1: McGreevy vs. McCarty! It's like Godzilla vs. Kong, but with better-pressed khakis. Exemption to The Players Championship and US Open on the line.

• Rookie Invasion: Eight newbies have already secured Tour cards. Will they shake things up or just shake in their golf shoes?

So, there you have it! The Korn Ferry Tour Championship: where careers are made, dreams are realized, and at least one player will blame their caddie for reading the wind wrong. Tune in, and remember – no matter how these guys play, you'll still convince yourself you could've made that shot. Cheers, and may your drives be long and your bar tabs short!

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Meme of the Week

Thanks for reading!

Enjoy your week,

Cody.