Simmons Bank Open: Suri makes cut as Thomas, Chirravuri exit early
Synopsis
Julian Suri steadied his Korn Ferry Tour card bid with a 4-under par cut at the Simmons Bank Open, while Rayhan Thomas missed by a single stroke and Manthan Chirravuri's opening-round 74 proved too costly. With two Finals events left and PGA Tour cards on the line, the pressure now shifts to Columbus.
Key Takeaways
Julian Suri made the cut at 4-under par , clearing the 3-under cut line at the Simmons Bank Open in Franklin, Tennessee .
Rayhan Thomas (68-70, 2-under par ) and Manthan Chirravuri (74-67, 1-over par ) both missed the cut.
Sandy Scott , Will Cannon , and Alvaro Ortiz share the lead at 14-under par after two rounds.
Thomas and Chirravuri remain eligible for the next event — the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio — as both are inside the top 132 on the points list.
All three Indian-origin players are chasing full PGA Tour cards for the 2027 season through the Korn Ferry Finals.
Julian Suri emerged as the sole Indian-origin player to survive the cut at the Simmons Bank Open, held at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tennessee, while compatriots Rayhan Thomas and Manthan Chirravuri were eliminated after two rounds on 12 September 2026. Suri's steady showing keeps his Korn Ferry Tour card hopes firmly alive heading into the playoff stretch.
Suri's Steady Progress
Suri carded rounds of 2-under 68 on both days to finish at 4-under par for the tournament, comfortably clearing the cut line set at 3-under par. He had entered the week ranked 70th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list and is now expected to climb further, strengthening his case for a full card ahead of the 2027 PGA Tour season.
Thomas and Chirravuri Fall Short
Rayhan Thomas posted rounds of 68-70 to finish at 2-under par, just one stroke outside the cut line. Thomas began the week ranked 62nd on the points list, and the early exit leaves him needing strong performances over the remaining two events to break into the top 60 and reach the Tour Championship.
Manthan Chirravuri faced an uphill battle after an opening-round 4-over 74 left little margin for recovery. His second-round 3-under 67 was commendable but ultimately insufficient, as he finished the week at 1-over par. Ranked 72nd at the start of the week, Chirravuri now has significant ground to cover across the final two playoff events to secure full playing rights for 2027.
Leaderboard at the Halfway Mark
At the top of the leaderboard, Sandy Scott of Scotland, American Will Cannon, and Mexican Alvaro Ortiz share the lead at a dominant 14-under par, with Scott and Cannon posting matching rounds of 63-63 and 61-65 respectively, and Ortiz shooting 65-61. American Hayden Springer sits in fourth at 12-under par after rounds of 64-63.
Among the leaders, Ortiz is the only player who began the week inside the top 20 of the points list. A strong finish could see the Mexican comfortably secure a top-10 points standing and earn his PGA Tour card for next season.
What's at Stake in the Korn Ferry Playoffs
The Simmons Bank Open is part of the Korn Ferry Tour's four-event Finals, with points from the regular season carrying over. The next event — the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio — will be open to the top 132 on the points list. Both Thomas and Chirravuri, ranked 62nd and 72nd respectively, remain eligible for that event. Suri's cut-making performance this week assures him of a comfortable berth inside the top 132 going into Columbus.
With two events remaining, the final standings will determine which players earn full PGA Tour cards — raising the stakes considerably for all three Indians still in contention for a spot in the elite field.
Point of View
And his recovery 67 only highlighted how good he can be when not fighting the scoreboard. Suri, the most seasoned of the three on this circuit, is doing exactly what a playoff veteran should — grinding through cuts and accumulating points. The real story here is whether any of the three can peak at the right moment over the final two events, or whether the PGA Tour card dream stretches into another qualifying cycle.
NationPress
13 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made the cut at the Simmons Bank Open 2026?
Julian Suri was the only Indian-origin player to make the cut, finishing at 4-under par to clear the 3-under cut line. Sandy Scott, Will Cannon, and Alvaro Ortiz lead the tournament at 14-under par.
Why did Rayhan Thomas miss the cut at the Simmons Bank Open?
Rayhan Thomas finished at 2-under par (rounds of 68-70), one stroke short of the 3-under cut line. Despite starting the week ranked 62nd on the Korn Ferry points list, he will need to deliver strong results in the remaining two Finals events to break into the top 60.
What happens next for Thomas and Chirravuri after missing the cut?
Both players remain inside the top 132 on the Korn Ferry Tour points list — Thomas at 62nd and Chirravuri at 72nd — and will compete at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in Columbus, Ohio, next week.
What is at stake in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals?
The Finals consist of four events, with points carrying over from the regular season. Players who finish inside the top 25 of the cumulative points standings earn full PGA Tour cards for the 2027 season, while the top 60 qualify for the Tour Championship.
Where does Julian Suri stand on the Korn Ferry points list?
Suri began the week ranked 70th and is set to climb after making the cut at 4-under par. He is comfortably inside the top 132 needed to enter next week's event in Columbus, Ohio.
