Korn Ferry Tour: Gandon Struggles in First Round at French Lick Resort, Needs Comeback to Secure PGA Tour Spot
French Lick, IN – The first round of the Korn Ferry Tour’s last event of the season proved challenging for French golfer Jérémy Gandon. Playing in windy conditions, Gandon carded a 74 (+2) at the Pete Dye Course of French Lick Resort, leaving him provisional 41st and well behind the top 5 spots that would ensure him a place on next year’s PGA Tour.
Tough Day for Gandon,but hope remains
Gandon, 28, had a day marked by three bogeys and one birdie. Although he’s far from the top 5, he’s still in contention. With 54 holes left to play, Gandon trails the pace by five shots. “It was a tough day, but there’s still a long way to go,” said Gandon. “I’ll need to play exceptionally well, but I’m up for the challenge.”
Leaderboard after Round 1
Four golfers tied for the lead after the first round, with Mexican Emilio Gonzalez and Americans Chandler Blanchet, Jeffrey Kang, and Trey Winstead all carding 69 (-3).
Adrien Dumont de Chassart’s Bid Continues
Last week’s winner, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, is further back after his 75 (+3), but his PGA Tour spot is already secured thanks to his victory in Oklahoma.
What’s Next?
The Korn Ferry Tour’s last event of the season continues tomorrow with the second round at French Lick Resort. Stay tuned for updates on Gandon’s bid to secure his PGA Tour spot.
The eagle has landed 🦅
Jeffrey Kang starts his back nine with a bang @tourchampulf.
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— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) October 9, 2025
Did You Know?
- Gandon’s closest breakthrough was in 2022 when he finished 12th on the Korn Ferry Tour money list, narrowly missing a PGA Tour card.
- French Lick Resort’s Pete Dye Course has hosted several Korn Ferry Tour events, with the last one held in 2021.
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