Name: David Ford surprised with congratulatory messages after earning PGA TOUR card
Uploaded: 2025-06-04T13:00:00.000Z
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Description: After earning the No. 1 spot in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025, University of North Carolina's David Ford is surprised with congratulatory messages from teammates, family and North Carolina legends.

In the opening round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, David Ford makes eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

David Ford almost makes albatross at the par-5 17th at Butterfield Bermuda

In the opening round of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, David Ford makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 14 at World Wide Technology

Ahead of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, David Ford breaks down his golf swing on the range at El Cardonal at Diamante. Ford discusses his irons, different ball flights with his driver and his strong play this fall.

David Ford breaks down his swing at World Wide Technology

In the final round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 570-yard, par-5 18th hole traveled 316 yards into the left fairway, his 214-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway, leaving 56 feet 8 inches, his 48-foot-9-inch shot from the fairway landed on the right side of the green 8 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he sank the 8-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Bank of Utah

In the final round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's drive on the 312-yard, par-4 14th went 299 yards into the left fairway, his 78-yard approach landed on the right side of the green 12 feet from the hole, and he made the 12-foot putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 593-yard, par-5 7th hole traveled 352 yards into the right fairway, his 215-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left fairway, his 99-yard approach finished 5 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 6-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's opening tee shot on the 399-yard, par-4 2nd hole travels 272 yards, finding the left fairway with 132 yards remaining to the pin, his 130-yard approach from the fairway lands on the right side of the green, finishing 7 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he sank a 7-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 7-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Bank of Utah

In the second round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford crushes a 360-yard drive on the 591-yard, par-5 9th, finding the right rough with 229 yards remaining to the hole. His shot from the rough traveled 132 yards, landing in the right fairway and leaving 97 yards to the hole. Ford's 96-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the left side of the green, finishing 4 feet 9 inches from the hole. He sank a 4-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford hits 96-yard approach to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Bank of Utah

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, David Ford's tee shot on the 571-yard, par-5 9th hole traveled 366 yards, landing in the right rough with 204 yards remaining to the hole. His shot from the rough traveled 97 yards to the left fairway, leaving 109 yards to the hole. Ford's 104-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 13-foot putt, which he sank for birdie.

David Ford hits 104-yard approach to 13 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Bank of Utah

In the third round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's drive on the 507-yard, par-4 18th hole travels 304 yards into the left fairway, his 195-yard approach from the fairway lands 28 feet from the hole, and he holes out from 28 feet for birdie.

David Ford holes out from 28 feet in fairway for birdie on No. 18 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's tee shot on the 151-yard par-3 13th hole traveled 152 yards and landed on the left side of the green, finishing 11 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he sank an 11-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

David Ford sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's tee shot on the 214-yard, par-3 10th hole travels 218 yards to the right fairway, finishing 22 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he holes out from 22 feet 3 inches in the fairway for birdie.

David Ford holes out 22-foot shot from fairway for birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the first round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, David Ford's 308-yard drive on the 437-yard, par-4 9th hole found the right fairway, leaving 100 yards to the hole. His 101-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, finishing 3 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he sank a 3-foot-8-inch birdie putt.

David Ford hits 101-yard approach to 4 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Sanderson Farms

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, David Ford makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, David Ford makes a 29-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

David Ford sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

David Ford left the University of North Carolina as the No. 1 ranked player in PGA TOUR University in 2025. Ford discusses winning seven times in college, working through back issues and taking care of himself as he seeks a long, successful career on the PGA TOUR.

David Ford talks managing health, high expectations in path to PGA TOUR

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, David Ford makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

David Ford sinks a 31-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, David Ford makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

David Ford drains long birdie putt in professional debut at RBC Canadian

After earning the No. 1 spot in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025, University of North Carolina's David Ford is surprised with congratulatory messages from teammates, family and North Carolina legends.

David Ford surprised with congratulatory messages after earning PGA TOUR card

David Ford earned his PGA TOUR card by finishing No. 1 in the PGA TOUR University Class of 2025. The University of North Carolina graduate’s reaction was priceless when being asked to sign a Duke University hat.

Will UNC’s David Ford Sign a Duke Hat?

Prior to the start of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, current PGA TOUR University No. 1 David Ford discusses learning from his previous starts on the PGA TOUR and the importance of feeling comfortable in professional golf and the confidence it builds.

David Ford on learning from previous PGA TOUR experience

In the opening round of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 16th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the opening round of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

David Ford nearly holes opening approach from 143 yards at Arnold Palmer

Prior to the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, David Ford talks about improving physically and mentally since beginning college golf. 

David Ford on improving short game, mentality on golf course

In the second round of the 2023 from The RSM Classic, David Ford makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

David Ford rolls in closing birdie putt at The RSM Classic

In the second round of the 2023 The RSM Classic, David Ford makes a 39-foot birdie putt on the par-3 6th hole.

David Ford sends in 39-footer for birdie at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of the 2023 Barbasol Championship, David Ford makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

David Ford makes birdie on No. 12 at Barbasol

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

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Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

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Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

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Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

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Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

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Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

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In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

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Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

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Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

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Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.