From Monday Qualifier to PGA Tour Success: Will Chandler's Remarkable Journey
Will Chandler's journey from Monday-qualifier to PGA Tour player showcases his exceptional resilience and dedication to golf. He successfully Monday-qualified for four Korn Ferry Tour events in 2024 and earned his PGA Tour card by shooting a final-round 66 at Q-School. His recent T6 finish at the WM Phoenix Open, where he played alongside World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, further demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level.
During a Subpar podcast appearance, Chandler shared insights about his progression from a mid-tier collegiate golfer at Georgia to PGA Tour professional. His success stems from:
- Complete dedication to the sport and giving "110 percent" to his professional career
- Treating every tournament, regardless of level, like a PGA Tour event
- Focusing on efficient practice and improving fundamentals
- Building confidence gradually through incremental successes
Rather than experiencing a single breakthrough moment, Chandler credits his rise to consistent improvement and growing confidence. Starting with Korn Ferry Tour qualifications, each small success built upon the last, eventually leading to his PGA Tour card.
His approach to tournament preparation remains methodical and thorough, regardless of the event's prestige. "I prepare as well as I can and get there, do my practice round and it's not glamorous, but I love golf so much that I enjoy all that," Chandler explained.
His story exemplifies how persistent dedication and methodical improvement can lead to success in professional golf, even without early career standout performances or dramatic breakthroughs.