PGA Tour U Class of 2025 graphic featuring the top five ranked players and Korn Ferry Tour exemption race standings.

​​​​PGA Tour U Class of 2025: Top Five Rankings and Korn Ferry Tour Exemption Race

The latest PGA Tour U standings for the Class of 2025 show a clear group of five players separating themselves as the race for Korn Ferry Tour exemption continues. Auburn senior Brendan Valdes remains in the lead with 310.876 points after a strong stretch of results this fall. Arizona State standout Preston Summerhays is second at 226.391 points, followed by Florida senior Ian Gilligan in third with 162.149 points.

San Diego State’s Justin Hastings holds the fourth position with 67.464 points, while Texas A and M’s Phichaksn Maichon sits fifth at 59.267 points.

The top players in the PGA Tour U Class of 2025 remain on track to secure Korn Ferry Tour status in 2026 through the program’s exemption structure.

Top Five Point Totals

  1. Brendan Valdes, Auburn
    310.876
  2. Preston Summerhays, Arizona State
    226.391
  3. Ian Gilligan, Florida
    162.149
  4. Justin Hastings, San Diego State
    67.464
  5. Phichaksn Maichon, Texas A and M
    59.267

These standings reflect the current position of the Class of 2025 as they continue competing for the professional advancement pathway offered through PGA Tour U.

Source
PGA Tour U Leaderboard