Eagle miracle! Jordan Gumberg saves DP World Tour card on the last hole

The Genesis Championship in South Korea marked the highly dramatic end to the regular DP World Tour season. For many professionals, the green wasn't just about prize money, it was about everything: the tour pass for next year. Only the top 115 in the Race to Dubai can remain safe. Jordan Gumberg was at the center of this struggle for existence. The 30-year-old American was in serious danger before the tournament, as he was only 127th in the annual standings. To get full game eligibility for the 2026 season on the DP World Tour In order to achieve this, he urgently needed to achieve a top 14 result.

DP World Tour final

After Gumberg had achieved solid results in the first three rounds, it was clear that the final hole was about the decision. The continuation of his career on the DP World Tour now depended exclusively on the 18th track. The calculation was clear: Only an eagle on the par 5 hole would guarantee the necessary points. The American, who had already won the SDC Championship on the DP World Tour in the past, now had to perfectly execute his third shot from around 52 meters.

The magic moment: A hole-out for eternity

Gumberg hit a wedge that reached the green in an exemplary manner and immediately rolled towards the hole. After the ball disappeared behind the protective tip of the green, there was tense uncertainty for a moment — followed by a deafening cheer from the spectators, which confirmed the successful hole-out.

Gumberg himself summed up the overwhelming feelings after the rescue operation: “I saw the ball landing on the green and rolling across the hill, you couldn't see anything and the crowd went crazy, we played crazy. It was the best shot I've ever taken in my career. ”

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From 127 to 110: The tour card is saved

The spectacular “walk-off eagle” catapulted Gumberg to a divided seventh place (T7) in the Genesis Championship. The result had an immediate effect on his statistics: In the Race to Dubai, Gumberg jumped from 127th to 110th — securing the DP World Tour card for the 2026 season in a spectacular way.

His emotional words reflected the relief: “That feels unbelievable,” said Gumberg. “I can't put it into words. I'm still emotional and on the verge of tears. ”

While South Korean Junghwan Lee secured the tournament victory, Jordan Gumberg's Eagle will be remembered as one of the most emotional moments of the DP World Tour this year. The next two tournaments on the tour are now reserved for the top 70 and top 50. Thanks to his spectacular eagle strike, Gumberg can now press ahead with his plans for full participation in the 2026 season.