PGA TOUR University Grads Make Professional Debuts at BMW Charity Pro-Am
PGA TOUR University Grads Make Professional Debuts at BMW Charity Pro-Am
A new wave of talent is set to make its Korn Ferry Tour debut this week at the 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX in Greer, South Carolina — and the field is packed with some of college golf’s brightest recent stars.
Among the players making their first starts as professionals after graduating from the PGA TOUR University program are:
Ian Gilligan (Florida)
Jackson Van Paris (Vanderbilt)
Omar Morales (UCLA)
Phichaksn Maichon (Texas A&M)
Preston Summerhays (Arizona State)
Sebastian Moss (Louisville)
Brendon Valdes (Auburn)
These seven standouts have transitioned from elite collegiate careers to professional competition, joining a storied Korn Ferry event that blends top-tier golf with a celebrity-pro-am format. The BMW Charity Pro-Am, played across Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club, has long been a proving ground for future PGA TOUR stars.
The 2025 Korn Ferry season represents a critical step for PGA TOUR U grads, offering a direct path to the PGA TOUR through strong performances on the developmental circuit.
As the BMW Charity Pro-Am unfolds, these rookies will look to make early statements in their professional journeys — and fans will get a first look at who might be next to break through.
For tickets and more information, visit the official tournament website: bmwcharitygolf.com.
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