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20 players earn Tour cards Sunday. This 1 (finally) doesn’t have to worry

Alistair Docherty joined GOLF's Subpar podcast to discuss his close calls and what it's like to finally have earned his PGA Tour card.

By Josh Berhow · Golf

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Alistair Docherty has already secured his PGA Tour card ahead of Sunday's Korn Ferry Tour Championship.
Twenty total PGA Tour cards are being distributed, with seven spots still contested in Virginia.
Docherty earned his promotion following a strong season highlighted by a win at the Argentina Open.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Twenty PGA Tour cards are set to be awarded on Sunday at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship in Virginia. Unlike players fighting for the remaining seven spots, 32-year-old Alistair Docherty enters the season finale having already secured his card last month after years of close calls.

Docherty earned his spot following a strong 2026 campaign that included a victory at the Argentina Open and two runner-up finishes. After previously missing PGA Tour promotion by narrow margins at both the Tour Championship and Q-School, Docherty noted on the Subpar podcast that locking up his card provided immense relief.

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20 players earn Tour cards Sunday. This 1 (finally) doesn’t have to worry

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