Blades Brown posts back-to-back eagles, shoots 61, on the brink of PGA Tour card

Blades Brown started the Korn Ferry Tour Championship as the top-ranked player by points. In the second round, he shot a 61 to take the outright lead. After scoring 1 under through eight holes, Brown turned things around with two consecutive eagles at holes 9 and 10. He then posted three straight pars before closing with five birdies in a row.

This five-hole burst propelled him to a 10-under total, ending the day one stroke ahead of Austin Hitt, who also posted a 62. Brown entered the season finale with a 13-under total, one stroke clear of the field. To earn a 2027 PGA Tour card, the top 20 finishers in the points race qualify. Brown began the tournament at the top of the points standings without securing a card yet.

He now stands fourth after 36 holes. At 19 years, 4 months, and 22 days old, Brown would become the youngest golfer to earn PGA Tour status through the KFT if he avoids any mistakes. Jason Day holds the record for the youngest at 19 years, 11 months, and 23 days. Brown decided to turn pro at age 17 at the end of 2024. His parents have been his biggest supporters, with his father missing only a couple of events in his entire life.

They believed in him when he lacked confidence in himself. Earlier this year, a tie for 14th place at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson secured him a Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour, and he has been clawing his way back to the Tour ever since.