Hunter Eichhorn Earned PGA Tour Card
The 27-year-old former Marquette University standout secured his promotion through consistent Korn Ferry Tour play.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Golf
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Hunter Eichhorn has officially earned his PGA Tour card for the 2027 season after a standout campaign on the Korn Ferry Tour. He is the first golfer from Marquette University to achieve this milestone.
Why it matters
The achievement marks a significant breakthrough for the former collegiate star, who qualified by maintaining a high level of play throughout the season. Eichhorn is the first Wisconsin-affiliated golfer to reach the tour via the feeder circuit since 1996.
Eichhorn recorded nine top-10 finishes during his qualifying season. The 27-year-old previously earned Big East player of the year honors three times during his college career.
The players
Hunter Eichhorn
A 27-year-old professional golfer from Carney, Michigan, who played collegiately at Marquette University.
Skip Kendall
A professional golfer who was the last Wisconsin-affiliated player to reach the PGA Tour via the feeder tour in 1996.
Sarah Busey
The professional caddie who supported Eichhorn during his successful season on the Korn Ferry Tour.
The details
Eichhorn secured his promotion to the PGA Tour after a consistent run that became mathematically official prior to the Korn Ferry Championship in Virginia. He was supported throughout the season by his caddie, Sarah Busey.
Timeline
Skip Kendall reached the PGA Tour via the feeder circuit in 1996.
Eichhorn arrived at Marquette University in 2017.
Eichhorn concluded his time at Marquette University in 2022.
Eichhorn won the second stage of the PGA Tour Q-School in December 2025.
Eichhorn officially secured his PGA Tour card in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
Eichhorn's promotion ends a 30-year drought for Wisconsin-affiliated golfers reaching the PGA Tour through the feeder circuit. This result shifts the regional landscape by establishing a new milestone for the Marquette University golf program.
Eichhorn has now secured a full PGA Tour card for the 2027 season based on his performance metrics. This advancement dictates his eligibility for elite tour events rather than remaining on the Korn Ferry developmental schedule.
The takeaway
Eichhorn's path illustrates the high level of consistency required to navigate the PGA Tour's multi-stage qualifying system. Aspiring golfers can look to his three-time Big East player of the year tenure as an example of building collegiate momentum toward professional success.
What happens next
Eichhorn is scheduled to attend a new member orientation in Florida next week before he resumes his training in November.
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