Luke Clanton Secures PGA Tour Card at Cognizant Classic

The 21-year-old Florida State junior achieved the milestone with a stellar performance at his hometown event, fulfilling a family dream built on years of sacrifice.

• Luke Clanton earned his PGA Tour card after making the cut at the Cognizant Classic, completing the requirements of the PGA Tour University Accelerated Program.
• The 21-year-old achieved the milestone with a 5-under 66 during the second round, highlighted by four consecutive birdies, including a bunker shot on the sixth hole.
• Clanton’s family, including his father who worked multiple jobs to support his golf career, played a pivotal role in his journey, making the achievement deeply emotional for the young golfer.
• The PGA Tour University Accelerated Program allows top-performing college players to earn a tour card by accumulating points through collegiate, amateur, and professional events; Clanton reached the required 20 points with this performance.
• Clanton, currently in the top 10 heading into the weekend, plans to finish the NCAA season with Florida State before officially joining the PGA Tour.

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