Korn Ferry Tour: Marty Dou slips at Huntsville Championship, but confident of PGA Tour spot

After a strong start to Huntsville Championship, Chinese star Dou was unable to maintain his form heading into the weekend

Korea’s Seonghyeon Kim needs a two-way tie for sixth place or better to reach the 900-point threshold and secure a PGA Tour card

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Marty Dou is is chasing a third Korn Ferry Tour victory in Huntsville, Alabama. Photo: Getty Images

Published: 5:09pm, 30 Apr 2022

China’s Marty Dou endured a roller-coaster even-par 70 as he dropped to tied fifth place through the second round of the Huntsville Championship on Friday.

The 25-year-old Dou, who opened with a 64 on Thursday, rued the chilly conditions at The Ledges course as his putter let him down following several missed opportunities to keep pace with the leader, Erik Barnes who fired a fine 65 to lead the Korn Ferry Tour tournament on 11-under. Dou, who is chasing a third Korn Ferry Tour victory, trails by five on 6-under.

Korea’s Seonghyeon Kim, who needs a two-way tie for sixth place or better to reach the 900-point threshold this week and secure a PGA Tour card, shot a 69 for fourth place on 7-under. Kim, 23, has been one of the revelations this season with three top-three finishes already as he chases his American dream.

Dou was disappointed he did not maintain his form, but says he is still very much in the title hunt where a win will see him surpass the 900-point target to secure a return to the PGA Tour.

Dou was disappointed he did not maintain his form, but says he is still very much in the title hunt. Photo: Getty Images

“It was cold early on in the morning, so I didn’t quite find good form,” Dou said. “My game was up-and-down and my putting was poor. I got four three-putts, and missed a few short birdie putts too. I need to improve on my putting. I still feel good with my swing.”