Key Takeaways
- A.J. Ewart and Adam Svensson have earned their PGA TOUR cards for 2026, increasing the Canadian contingent on the PGA TOUR to seven.
- Ewart finished atop the leaderboard at 14-under, while Svensson finished T2 at 12-under at the PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.
- The top five players, including Ewart and Svensson, earned their PGA TOUR cards for 2026 from a field of 174 golfers.
- Ewart and Svensson join fellow Canadians Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju on the PGA TOUR in 2026.
Introduction to the PGA TOUR Q-School
The PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry has concluded, and two Canadian golfers, A.J. Ewart and Adam Svensson, have earned their PGA TOUR cards for 2026. The tournament, held at Dye’s Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra, Florida, saw a field of 174 golfers competing for a spot on the PGA TOUR. Ewart, from Coquitlam, British Columbia, finished atop the leaderboard at 14-under, while Svensson, from Surrey, British Columbia, finished T2 at 12-under.
A.J. Ewart’s Performance
Ewart’s performance at the PGA TOUR Q-School was impressive, with rounds of 66-67-67-66-266. He was within the top five for the majority of the four days and even added a hole-in-one during Friday’s second round. This past season, Ewart competed in 16 events on PGA TOUR Americas, with one runner-up finish at the Times Colonist Victoria Open, four top 10’s, and seven top 25’s. He finished 15th on the PGA TOUR Americas season standings and has competed in two PGA TOUR events during his career, both at the RBC Canadian Open in 2022 and 2025.
Adam Svensson’s Performance
Svensson, on the other hand, has regained his PGA TOUR card after finishing T2 at 12-under. He has competed in 159 PGA TOUR tournaments since joining the Tour in 2019, with one win at the RSM Classic in 2022. This past year, Svensson played in 29 tournaments and earned three top 25 finishes on the PGA TOUR, with his best finish coming at the 3M Open in July at T14. Svensson’s experience and skill on the course were evident in his performance at the PGA TOUR Q-School, and he will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming season.
Other Canadian Golfers
Other Canadian golfers who competed at the PGA TOUR Q-School included Ben Silverman, who finished T5 at 11-under, but was forced into a playoff with Dylan Wu for the fifth and final card. Unfortunately, Silverman fell on the first hole after Wu birdied. Adam Hadwin and Drew Nesbitt finished T62 at 2-under, while Roger Sloan finished T79 at 1-under. Stuart Macdonald finished T92 at 1-over, Myles Creighton finished T124 at 5-over, and Peyton Callens finished T150 at 11-over.
Canadian Contingent on the PGA TOUR
With Ewart and Svensson earning their PGA TOUR cards, the Canadian contingent on the PGA TOUR has increased to seven for 2026. They will join fellow Canadians Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju on the Tour. This is a significant achievement for Canadian golf, and fans will be eager to see how these golfers perform in the upcoming season.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry has provided a platform for Canadian golfers to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the PGA TOUR. A.J. Ewart and Adam Svensson have taken advantage of this opportunity, and their performances have earned them a place among the top golfers in the world. As the Canadian contingent on the PGA TOUR continues to grow, fans can expect to see exciting competition and impressive performances from these talented golfers in the years to come.
