Dubai-born golf professional Rayhan Thomas has demonstrated exceptional mental fortitude at Stage Two of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying School in the United States, positioning himself for potential advancement through a remarkably composed performance. The 26-year-old representative of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club carded a spectacular five-under-par 67 during Thursday’s critical round, bringing his tournament total to 11-under-par through 54 holes.
Thomas’s strategic approach has centered on maintaining process-oriented focus rather than chasing numerical targets, a methodology that yielded impressive results during his third round. After completing an even-par front nine that included two birdies and two bogeys, Thomas ignited on the back nine with five birdies, including three consecutive conversions on holes 14 through 16.
‘My focus is solely on my game,’ Thomas emphasized after his round. ‘I have no idea what anyone is scoring while playing. If I keep going as I have been and go as low as I can, I hopefully will make progress.’
The Indian talent currently shares ninth position on a tightly contested leaderboard, placing him directly on the qualification threshold with seven competitors tied at 11-under. With only the top 15 players advancing to the Final Stage, Thomas finds himself in a precarious position heading into Friday’s decisive round.
Weather conditions may significantly impact the tournament’s conclusion, as meteorologists predict substantial rainfall that has prompted officials to adjust tee times and consider potential schedule extensions into Saturday. Successful qualification this week would secure Thomas a spot in the 72-hole Korn Ferry Final Qualifying event scheduled for December 11-14, 2025, at TPC Sawgrass facilities in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The ultimate prize remains substantial: the top five finishers at the final stage receive full PGA Tour playing privileges for the upcoming season, while the next 40 competitors earn full Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2026. Thomas, who enjoys sponsorship support from Hero, Wilson, Cadillac, and the Dubai Basketball Association, now stands one round away from potentially securing his professional future.