David Lipsky Secures PGA TOUR Card with Runner-Up Finish at Procore Championship
NAPA, Calif. – Although David Lipsky didn’t claim the title at the Procore Championship, the first event of the FedExCup Fall series, his runner-up finish to Patton Kizzire marked a significant achievement in his career. This second-place finish, the best of his PGA TOUR journey, has all but guaranteed Lipsky’s TOUR card for next season.
“It’s always been a dream to play here,” Lipsky shared, reflecting on the challenging season. “Mid-season, I was really struggling with my game, feeling pretty down. But today, I couldn’t be happier—it means everything to me.”
Lipsky entered the final round four strokes behind Kizzire and quickly narrowed the gap with two birdies in the first four holes. He kept the pressure on throughout the back nine, bringing the margin down to two shots at one point. Despite his efforts, Lipsky finished the day with a 1-under 71, placing him five strokes behind the leader and securing a 15-under par total.
This runner-up performance helped Lipsky jump from 163rd to 101st in the FedExCup standings, virtually guaranteeing a spot in the top 125, which ensures his PGA TOUR card for the 2025 season.
“It’s a great feeling,” Lipsky said. “Of course, I wanted the win, but coming in second and securing my card feels like a small victory. My goal for the fall was to play consistently and solidify my status for next year. To do that right out of the gate is a relief, and now I can play the rest of the fall events with a little more freedom.”
Lipsky’s turnaround comes after a tough season in which he made only seven cuts and missed the FedExCup Playoffs. He credits a return to basics for his resurgence, taking time away from the game to reset in Evanston, Illinois, where he practiced with his alma mater, Northwestern University, and worked with his former coach, Pat Goss.
“Sometimes you have to remember that golf is supposed to be fun,” Lipsky reflected. “I think I lost sight of that for a while. Being around the younger players at Northwestern really energized me.”
Goss, Northwestern’s Director of Golf and Player Development, also noticed a change in Lipsky. “He and Jon Bowers, another former player, were out there practicing like they were on the team again. They joined the current players for dinners and hung out at the Gleacher Golf Center—it was like old times for them.”
Though Lipsky, 36, has won at various levels of professional golf, he’ll have to wait a little longer to claim his first PGA TOUR win. Still, with his card for next season secure, Lipsky can now approach the rest of the FedExCup Fall series with confidence, knowing he’ll have more opportunities to chase that elusive victory.