Harry Hillier to play 2025 Korn Ferry Tour

Caption: Harry Hillier, from Bay of Plenty, with his trophy after winning in South America in May when he included a 13-under par 59 which was a record in the history of the PGA Tour Americas. Photo credit: PGA Tour Americas.

Harry Hillier to play 2025 Korn Ferry Tour

Bay of Plenty golfer Harry Hillier has been confirmed for the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour in the United States.

Hillier gained a spot on the tour by finishing within the top 10 on the 2024 PGA Tour Americas. He finished seventh.

The 25-year-old's breakthrough moment came in May when he posted the first sub-60 score in PGA Tour Americas history to win the Inter Rapidísimo Golf Championship in Bogota in Colombia.

His 13-under par 59 in the second round propelled him to a 26-under par total and an eight-stroke victory, the largest winning margin on tour this season.

The third-year pro, who is no relation to Wellington golfer Daniel Hillier, played collegiately at the University of Kansas, where he was teammates with his older brother Charlie who was a Korn Ferry Tour member this season.

Reflecting on the feat, Hillier said: "Breaking 60 was pretty special, and to do it in a win makes it even better. I've been building towards this all year, so to secure a Korn Ferry spot feels amazing."

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