A fresh wave of DP World Tour stars is packing their bags for the PGA Tour — and judging by this year’s form, they won’t just be making up the numbers. Following in the footsteps of recent graduates like Robert MacIntyre, Ryan Fox and Matthieu Pavon, ten players have punched their ticket to the 2026 PGA Tour thanks to standout seasons across the Race to Dubai.
It’s a seriously impressive mix: rookies who only stepped up from the Challenge Tour last year, seasoned DP World Tour operators who’ve been contending for titles all season, and a few comeback stories worthy of a Netflix episode. All ten finished inside the top 16 of the Race to Dubai standings — and now they’re heading to golf’s biggest stage with momentum, confidence, and plenty of swagger.
Here’s the full class of 2026 — and exactly how each of them earned their PGA Tour card.
Marco Penge – Race to Dubai Runner-Up Leads the Graduates
One of the breakout stars of 2025, Marco Penge collected three DP World Tour titles — the Hainan Classic, Danish Golf Championship and Open de España — finishing second in the Race to Dubai.
His superb season not only secured one of the 10 PGA Tour cards but also guaranteed starts at The Players Championship, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational. The 27-year-old heads to the PGA Tour as the highest-ranked graduate.
Laurie Canter – LIV Returnee Earns PGA Tour Status
After a short spell on the LIV Golf League, Laurie Canter produced an exceptional year back on the DP World Tour. A victory at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship and multiple runner-up finishes vaulted him to seventh in the Race to Dubai.
A T3 finish at the DP World Tour Championship sealed his spot as the second PGA Tour card earner.
Kristoffer Reitan – Norway’s Rising Star Completes Remarkable Climb
Kristoffer Reitan delivered one of the stories of the season. After winning the 2024 Challenge Tour Grand Final, the Norwegian surged through 2025 with a victory at the Soudal Open, several runner-up finishes and five additional top fives.
Missing just one cut since March, Reitan comfortably secured his PGA Tour card.
Adrien Saddier – Italian Open Champion Breaks Through
Adrien Saddier’s first DP World Tour triumph at the Italian Open and a playoff defeat at the BMW PGA Championship pushed him comfortably into the top 10 of the Race to Dubai.
The Frenchman locks in a PGA Tour card after his most consistent season to date.
Alex Noren – Two Massive Wins Seal His US Return
Alex Noren produced a sensational three-week stretch, winning the British Masters and BMW PGA Championship to regain his PGA Tour status.
The Swede finished 10th in the Race to Dubai and fifth in the PGA Tour card standings to return to the circuit for 2026.
John Parry – From Challenge Tour Graduate to PGA Tour Player
John Parry earned his DP World Tour card through the 2024 Challenge Tour Grand Final before quickly winning the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
A runner-up finish in Kenya and strong results throughout the year made him the sixth player to clinch a PGA Tour card for 2026.
Haotong Li – Charismatic Star Heads Back to the US
Haotong Li capped a brilliant season by eagling the 72nd hole at the DP World Tour Championship to secure the seventh spot on the PGA Tour list.
His victory at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters and a T4 finish at The Open Championship highlight another standout year.
Keita Nakajima – Consistency Pays Off for Japan’s Top Prospect
Japan’s Keita Nakajima may not have won in 2025, but three runner-up finishes — including two in India — propelled him firmly into the top 10.
The 25-year-old now joins compatriot Hideki Matsuyama as a PGA Tour member for 2026.
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen – From Challenge Tour No.1 to PGA Tour Rookie
A superb T3 finish at the DP World Tour Championship pushed Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen up to 15th in the Race to Dubai, securing the penultimate PGA Tour card.
The 2024 Road to Mallorca champion delivered eight top 10s in 2025 to climb from Challenge Tour graduate to PGA Tour player in just two seasons.
Jordan Smith – Heartbreak to Redemption
Jordan Smith missed the PGA Tour cut-off by one spot in 2024 — but used the disappointment as motivation.
Strong showings at the Alfred Dunhill Links, BMW International Open and Volvo China Open, plus rounds of 64 and 69 in Dubai, lifted him to the final PGA Tour card by just 31 points.
