Braden Thornberry secured his first Korn Ferry Tour title at the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Championship, clinching a coveted PGA Tour card for the upcoming season. With a final round of 6-under 66 at the French Lick Resort in Indiana, Thornberry overcame the odds, moving from 51st place in the standings into the top 30, securing his PGA card for 2025. His victory came in dramatic fashion as he birdied the final hole, finishing one stroke ahead of Brian Campbell, Alistair Docherty, and Doc Redman.
This win is a culmination of years of perseverance. Since turning pro in 2018, Thornberry has faced challenges in replicating his dominant amateur form. Despite early setbacks, he maintained his drive, refining his game on the Korn Ferry Tour, and this triumph represents a breakthrough in his professional journey.
For players who fell just short of earning their cards, like Doc Redman and Zach Bachou, the competition was particularly heartbreaking, as last-minute mistakes cost them their spots. Thornberry, on the other hand, now looks forward to making his mark on the PGA Tour.