It is my pleasure to welcome you this week on behalf of everyone
associated with PGA TOUR Americas, from our dedicated staff , current membership and alumni, to the countless volunteers and proud sponsors.
This week, you have the opportunity to watch and connect with the next generation of Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR stars. Before they represented Canada at the Presidents Cup, Taylor Pendrith, Mackenzie Hughes and Adam Hadwin won on PGA TOUR Americas, while 2024 Olympians Corey Conners and Nick Taylor also honed their skills on this tour, alongside PGA TOUR winners Jake Knapp, Joel Dahmen, Sepp Straka, Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak. The players you watch this week will follow in these players’ footsteps and become household names, win tournaments worldwide and represent their countries at the game’s highest level.
Last season, Fortinet Cup Champion Johnny Keefer earned a promotion to the Korn Ferry Tour where
he is already a winner. This week is an important step for the game’s up-and-coming stars and will go a long way in determining this season’s race for the Fortinet Cup.
The 2025 season will see our membership compete in 16 events across eight countries for 10 Korn Ferry Tour cards. Through PGA TOUR University and our robust international membership, the competition on PGA TOUR Americas is only getting stronger
Alex Baldwin
When the 16-event PGA TOUR Americas season ends in September, the top 10 players in the Fortinet Cup standings will earn exempt membership on the
Korn Ferry Tour next season.
After a brief off season, the Korn Ferry Tour begins in January and it’s onto the next stage of their careers. From the Korn Ferry Tour, the top 20 players at the end of the season will earn golf’s
ultimate promotion: a PGA TOUR card.
Those #TOURBound graduates are now seasoned, ready to compete against the best on golf’s biggest stages. For many players, the path to the PGA TOUR starts
with PGA TOUR Americas. This week’s event is an important step on that path.
We welcome you to the Fortinet Cup PGA TOUR Americas 2025. As part of our continued commitment to Canada, we welcome you to the season-long event, bringing together top cybersecurity and golf talent for fourth consecutive years.
For over 25 years, Fortinet has been a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity, including the convergence of networking and security. As a company with a long track record of investments in
Canada, we have established a strong presence and reputation as a trusted cybersecurity advisor. This event is the perfect opportunity to bring you the best of golf in Canada and experience Fortinet’s
industry-leading cybersecurity technology. The Fortinet Cup PGA TOUR Americas showcases the talents of early career professional golfers, positively impacting communities and local nonprofits across the Tour, as well as bringing value to Fortinet’s business customers and partners, given the importance of maintaining a focus on cybersecurity in today’s interconnected, technology-driven
world.
Fortinet stands for more than technology innovation. It delivers on this vision through our corporate social responsibility by innovating sustainable security technologies, diversifying cybersecurity talent, and promoting responsible business across our value chain. Fortinet has over 14,000 employees globally; nearly 2,600 are based in Canada. Fortinet’s Canadian team of experts leverages cutting edge technology and deep industry knowledge to allow organizations to stay ahead of the constantly evolving threat landscape, providing businesses of all sizes and government agencies with the best possible security outcomes.
The Fortinet Cup PGA TOUR Americas will also offer all attendees an excellent space for networking with peers and cybersecurity experts. I hope you enjoy the exceptional experiences we created for you. Welcome to Fortinet Cup PGA TOUR Americas 2025!
Marc Asturias
Vice President of Marketing and Field CISO for Government
Fortinet Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean