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Johnny Keefer making steady gains up the ladder and now starts his biggest test on PGA Tour
Johnny Keefer won twice and led the Korn Ferry Tour points list, earning a PGA Tour card for his rookie season in 2026 after 17 months of professional progress.
- Last week Johnny Keefer attended PGA Tour headquarters with nine other Korn Ferry Tour graduates who will be rookies in 2026, earning a PGA Tour card and receiving a bronze trophy as player of the year.
- Seventeen months ago Keefer was a fifth-year senior at Baylor playing the NCAA Championship at La Costa, breaking Jimmy Walker's scoring record with a 71.45 average.
- In 10 starts in Canada Johnny Keefer won twice, was runner-up four times and only once finished outside the top 10.
- Keefer already qualified for the U.S. Open next year and faces his biggest test in 2026 against top competition, with a possible start at Sea Island if he secures another exemption.
- His ascent mirrors other recent tour shuttles like Justin Suh , as Johnny Keefer stresses small goals and little steps to reach major ambitions.
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Johnny Keefer making steady gains up the ladder and now starts his biggest test on PGA Tour
Johnny Keefer is making quick strides in golf since graduating from Baylor 17 months ago. His final college tournament got him into the PGA Tour Americas.
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