Dubai-born golf professional Rayhan Thomas arrives in Savannah, Georgia this week for a critical career milestone: Stage Two of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying School at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club. The 26-year-old athlete, who narrowly missed automatic qualification by finishing 88th in the 2025 season standings, brings both experience and determination to the December 2-5 competition.
Thomas enters the qualifier with significant momentum from his impressive Stage One performance in Nebraska, where he carded four consecutive sub-70 rounds (67-69-67-66) to finish 15-under-par and secure a tied-fourth position. The Deer Creek course at Savannah holds particular significance for Thomas, having previously competed there during last year’s qualifying stage and official Korn Ferry Tour events.
“I’m excited about what lies ahead,” Thomas told Khaleej Times. “I’ve always played well around this course, so fingers crossed I can keep that run going. I’m feeling good with my game and strong physically and mentally after a break from Stage One.”
The Tom Fazio-designed championship layout stretches 7,049 yards as a par-72 challenge that will test 76 competitors under predicted challenging weather conditions. Thomas acknowledged the forecasted cold and windy weather but maintained his competitive perspective: “It’s the same for everyone, and as with all qualifying, I just want to play my best and hopefully get through this week.”
Successful advancement would see Thomas progress to the Final Qualifying stage at TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (December 11-14), where the ultimate prizes include PGA Tour cards for the top five finishers and full Korn Ferry Tour membership for the next 40 competitors.
Representing Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club with sponsorship support from Hero, Wilson, Cadillac, and Dubai Basketball, the Indian-descent golfer stands at the threshold of securing his professional future through four days of intense competition.