(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas is set to take on Stage Two of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying School in Savannah, Georgia this week, determined to secure his place on the tour for 2026.

At 26 years old, Thomas came close to finishing in the top 75 of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour Points Table, ending the season in 88th place, which earned him Conditional Status for the upcoming year.

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In Stage One of qualifying at Nebraska last month, Thomas impressed with rounds of 67, 69, 67, and 66, finishing 15 under par (269) to tie for fourth and advance to Stage Two.

He will compete at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club (Deer Creek) from 2nd to 5th December - the same venue he played at last year at this stage.

The Tom Fazio-designed course is set up at 7,049 yards, playing a par 72. A total of 76 players will compete, with approximately the top 20 and ties advancing to the Final Qualifying stage at TPC Sawgrass (Dye's Valley) and Sawgrass Country Club (East and West) in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, from December 11–14, 2025.

Pre-Qualifying for the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour began in August, with Stage One held at 12 venue sites. Thomas, as a 2025 tour card-holder, was exempt from Pre-Qualifying.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Thomas said:“I am on my way to Savannah this week, and I am excited about what lies ahead. I have played there a couple of times in tournament play, namely at last year's Stage Two Qualifying as well as a Korn Ferry Tour event.

“I have always played well around the course, so fingers crossed I can keep that run going. I am feeling good with my game and strong physically and mentally after a break from Stage One Qualifying.

“I cannot wait to get started,” Thomas added.“The weather looks mixed, predicted to be cold and windy – but it is the same for everyone, and, as with all qualifying, I just want to play my best and hopefully get through this week.”

At the Final Stage, the top five finishers earn full PGA Tour cards for the following year, while the next 40 players and ties receive full Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2026.

Of Indian descent, Thomas represents Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and is supported by sponsors Hero, Wilson, Cadillac, and Dubai Basketball.

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