Jérémy Gandon has missed the cut in two of the last two tournaments in the Korn Ferry Tour play-offs, but his competitors in the top 20 qualifying positions for the PGA Tour did not gain much from his absence. Gandon noted that "everything can still change within the top 20 qualifying positions," as more points can be earned in later tournaments. He explained that if the winners of these events are ranked around 40th or 50th on the Points List, the rankings could shift significantly. However, after losing three places in the order of merit by missing the cut at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, Gandon was only overtaken by one player after missing the cut at the Compliance Solutions Championship. Only one player managed to reach the top 20 of the Korn Ferry Tour, which qualifies for the PGA Tour this week: American Carson Young, who moved from 27th to 18th thanks to his third-place finish, one shot behind the tournament winner, Scottish golfer Sandy Scott, who won on the fourth playoff hole against William Sides. Gandon, who had missed qualification for 2025 by only 47.3 points, is now assured that the same misfortune will not happen this year. At 13th on the Points List with 1,083.246 points, he can still be caught up by some of his pursuers. However, he has an advantage of about 184 points over the 21st-place player, Yuta Sugiura, who was 11th in the tournament after scoring 58 during the third round. It is mathematically impossible for eight players to surpass him considering the prize money of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship (August 8 to 11, 60 players, no cut). As during the Compliance Solutions Championship, 600 points will indeed be awarded to the winner, 330 to the second, and 210 points to the third. The number decreases quite rapidly afterwards (4th: 135 points; 8th: 94). The Korn Ferry Tour Championship, the final event of the season, offers a unique structure with no cut, meaning all 60 players will compete for points. This gives Gandon a more relaxed position as he approaches the final event, knowing that he is in a strong position to secure his place on the PGA Tour. His performance in the upcoming tournament will be crucial, not only for securing a spot in the elite circuit but also for finishing his season on a positive note. With the pressure off, Gandon is likely eager to make the most of his final opportunity to solidify his position. Gandon’s situation highlights the competitive nature of the Korn Ferry Tour, where even small margins can determine a golfer’s fate. While his recent misses may have knocked him back slightly, his current standing ensures he is still in a strong position to qualify for the PGA Tour. As the final tournament approaches, the focus will shift to how he performs under pressure and whether he can maintain his lead over his rivals. The upcoming event will be a crucial test for Gandon and other players still vying for a spot in the elite ranks of professional golf.