Davis Shore Earned PGA Tour Card
The 28-year-old Knoxville native secured his spot after a successful Korn Ferry Tour season.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Golf
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Davis Shore has earned a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season after finishing 18th in the Korn Ferry Tour season-long points race. He is among 16 rookies joining the elite tour for the upcoming year.
Why it matters
Securing a spot among the top 20 players in the Korn Ferry Tour standings provides professional golfers with a path to compete in top-tier events against the world's best players.
Shore secured his PGA Tour card by finishing 18th in the final Korn Ferry Tour points list. This total pool of 16 incoming rookies is measured against the circuit's established top-20 eligibility standard.
The players
Davis Shore
A 28-year-old professional golfer from Knoxville who has qualified for the PGA Tour.
Austin Hitt
A fellow golfer who finished 6th in tour points and earned a $270,000 purse.
Doc Redman
A professional golfer who successfully earned a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.
Blades Brown
A professional golfer who secured 9th place on the points list to earn his PGA Tour card.
The details
Shore turned professional in 2021 and concluded his most recent campaign with a tie for 31st at 6-under par on October 11, 2026. Other notable qualifiers earning their cards alongside Shore include Doc Redman and Blades Brown, the latter of whom finished 9th on the final points list.
Timeline
Shore won the TSSAA individual title in 2014.
Shore won the TSSAA individual title in 2015.
Shore turned professional in 2021.
Shore tied for 31st in the season finale on October 11, 2026.
Shore will compete in The American Express from January 18-24, 2027.
Season Trajectory
Shore's advancement follows the established protocol of the 2027 PGA Tour rookie qualification criteria, marking his entry into the sport's highest level of competition. This shift impacts his schedule and playing status as he prepares to transition from the developmental circuit to the tour's premier events.
Shore's top-20 finish guarantees him PGA Tour status for the 2027 season, significantly altering his tournament eligibility compared to his previous Korn Ferry Tour standing. This promotion places him in the field for high-profile events such as The American Express in January.
The takeaway
Reaching the PGA Tour through a high points ranking demonstrates the high level of consistency required on the developmental circuit. Aspiring professionals can look to Shore's four-year journey from turning pro to the main tour as a blueprint for long-term career progression.
What happens next
Davis Shore is scheduled to compete in The American Express tournament held from January 18-24, 2027.
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