16-Year-Old Wins Playoff to Qualify for Korn Ferry Tour Event

Imagine going to your high school prom, but with your Tour Card? 

Sixteen-year-old, Anthony Purcea battled his way to the Monday Qualifier for the Korn Ferry’s Club Car Championship, which begin Thursday. The high schooler shot an impressive 66 to put himself in contention for a spot in a 4-man playoff that lasted 4 holes. 

Just a kid from Georgia 👊 Congrats Ant! https://t.co/he2GAlrwJ3

— Club Car Championship (@clubcarchamp) March 21, 2023

This video captured the qualifying putt that Purcea sank to make the Club Car Championship.   But who is this kid?

All the Glory to God! My first AJGA ‘W’ finished 12 under par, best overall yet! Thank you @AJGAGolf #JASQuailCreek for this tournament! I enjoyed it! 🙌🏻🥇💪🏼🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/zU1RpH0IWq

— Anthony Purcea (@AnthonyPurcea) July 9, 2022

Last year this talented golfer won his first AJGA tournament. He not only won the tournament, but he finished an incredible 12-under par.  There’s no doubt this tournament play this will give him the confidence needed for the Korn Ferry Event this week and who knows, we could see him in some big events if he stays on beat.

Driver’s license ✅
Monday qualifier ✅
Spot into the @clubcarchamp ✅@AnthonyPurcea’s sweet 16 came with qualification into the @clubcarchamp. pic.twitter.com/mIZHCDo59o

— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) March 22, 2023