Virginia's Ben James tops PGA Tour University Class of 2026, full rankings and status

Cameron Jourdan, Golfweek Tue, June 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM UTC

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Virginia's Ben James tops PGA Tour University Class of 2026, full rankings and status

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Ben James joined an exclusive club Monday.

He became the fourth player in the history of the PGA Tour to earn his Tour membership via PGA Tour University class rankings, following in Ludvig Aberg, Michael Thorbjornsen and David Ford's footsteps. And it became official as soon as stroke play ended Monday at the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf Championship.

The sixth PGA Tour University rankings were finalized Monday, and the top-25 golfers secured status on varying professional tours. But it was James taking home the top prize.

Players who finished Nos. 2-5 in the final PGA Tour U rankings earned fully exempt Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2026, as well as an exemption to final stage of 2026 PGA Tour Q-School. Those finishing 6-25 are exempt into second state of PGA Tour Q-School.

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Then, Nos. 11-25 earned fully exempt membership on PGA Tour Americas for 2026.

The program is designed to streamline the process for college players to advance to the professional level while also rewarding those who honor their college commitments. Players must play on the NCAA Division I level and complete a minimum of four years in college to be eligible for PGA Tour U.

PGA Tour University Class of 2026 final standings

1. Ben James, Virginia

James had an incredible senior season, his T-16 at NCAAs being his worst finish of the year. Otherwise, he is set to become only the fifth four-time, first-team All-American in college golf history. And now, he's heading to the PGA Tour as the fourth player to earn a card directly from his collegiate results.

Nos. 2-10 -

2. Christiaan Maas

3. Jase Summy

4. Filip Jakubcik

5. Luke Potter

6. Tommy Morrison

7. William Sides

8. Mahanth Chirravuri

9. Frankie Harris

10. Wells Williams

No. 11-25 -

11. Lance Simpson

12. Michael Mjaaseth

13. Paul Chang

14. Tom Fischer

15. Cameron Tankersley

16. Matthew Kress

17. Bryan Lee

18. Zach Pollo

19. Daniel Svard

20. Ethan Evans

21. Mesa Falleur

22. Brady Siravo

23. Garrett Endicott

24. Cohen Trolio

25. Ryan Voois

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