Ian Holt secured his first Korn Ferry Tour win at the 2026 Panama Golf Championship, finishing at 8-under par for a two-shot lead. The event, held at Club de Golf de Panama in Panama City, marked the tour's third stop and its debut in Latin America. Holt pocketed $180,000 from the $1 million purse.
The 2026 Panama Golf Championship concluded with Ian Holt topping the leaderboard on the Korn Ferry Tour. Competing at Club de Golf de Panama in Panama City, Panama, Holt carded a total score of 8-under 272, edging out PGA Tour veteran Adam Hadwin by two strokes. Trevor Cone rounded out the podium in third place.
This victory marks Holt's breakthrough on the Korn Ferry Tour, the third event of the 2026 schedule. The tournament drew 78 players past the cut, set at 3-over 143 after the second round. As the first Korn Ferry event in Latin America, it highlighted the tour's expanding reach in the region.
Holt's win netted him 500 Korn Ferry Tour points and 15.6 Official World Golf Ranking points, boosting his standing. With this success, he stands just one more victory away from earning a Battlefield Promotion to the PGA Tour. The season-long points race remains intense, as the top 20 finishers will secure PGA Tour cards for 2027.
The $1 million purse underscored the event's significance, with Holt claiming the largest share of $180,000. Looking ahead, the Korn Ferry Tour heads to Colombia next week for the Astara Golf Championship, continuing its momentum through the Americas.
This result positions Holt as a contender to watch, building on the competitive field that included established names like Hadwin.
