The Korn Ferry Tour is the place where many of the top golfers on the PGA Tour first start out.
But why is it called the Korn Ferry Tour? Let’s take a quick look.
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Why Is It Called Korn Ferry Tour?
Why Is It Called The Korn Ferry Tour?
The Korn Ferry Tour is named after the title sponsor, Korn Ferry, a multinational consulting firm which is based in Los Angeles, California.
The company became the name for the developmental tour in 2019, effective immediately, signing a 10-year deal to continue helping players compete and earn their place on the PGA Tour.
Korn Ferry also has their name on the final event of the season at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, the final event of three tournaments in the end-of-season Korn Ferry Tour Finals.
With its sponsorship of the second-tier professional golf tour, Korn Ferry has a global presence in the sports world and great exposure for their brand.
Just like the DP World Tour, which used to be known as the European Tour, the tour was named after the sponsor and took over from Web.com.
As a top global company, the sponsorship of the tour means that money can be invested into its growth and giving players the best opportunity to earn PGA Tour membership for the following PGA Tour season.
Although Korn Ferry is the title sponsors, the tour is still owned and run by the PGA Tour.
Who Is Korn Ferry?
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that was founded in 1969 by Lester Korn and Richard Ferry and is based in California.
The company is known for its work in consulting and executive search, but also as the lead sponsor for the developmental tour in the US.
What Did The Korn Ferry Tour Used To Be Called?
The Korn Ferry Tour has had many different names since its inception back in 1990.
The current name is because of the title sponsor, Korn Ferry, however prior to the change in 2019, the tour was known as the following:
- Ben Hogan Tour (1990–1992)
- Nike Tour (1993–1999)
- Buy.com Tour (2000–2002)
- Nationwide Tour (2003–2012)
- Web.com Tour (2012–2019)
Final Thoughts
For golfers looking to gain PGA Tour cards, the Korn Ferry Tour tournaments are a very good place to start.
The Korn Ferry Tour has helped create many of the top PGA Tour players we see today, from Justin Thomas to Scottie Scheffler.
FAQs
Why is Korn Ferry named that?
The Korn Ferry Tour is named after the title sponsor, Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm that operates in many countries around the world. As the title sponsor for the tour, they help assist the PGA Tour in running the developmental circuit in the US.
Who named the Korn Ferry Tour?
The Korn Ferry Tour was named when the title sponsors, Korn Ferry took over in 2019 from Web.com. The company signed a 10-year deal to work with the tour, including the title and Tour Championship sponsor.
Who owns Korn Ferry Tour?
The Korn Ferry Tour is owned and operated by the PGA Tour.
Does PGA own Korn Ferry?
Yes, the PGA Tour owns and runs the Korn Ferry Tour and is the umbrella tour for the main PGA Tour, with the top players from the Korn Ferry Tour earning a PGA Tour card.
