Ian Gilligan beat a rare cancer at 15. Now he's PGA Tour bound after earning card via KFT

Ian Gilligan, a 23-year-old golfer and University of Florida graduate, earned his PGA Tour card on Sunday after finishing among the 20 Korn Ferry Tour players who secured their cards at the KFT Championship. His achievement is particularly remarkable given that at age 15, he was one of only 20 children worldwide diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, requiring seven months of chemotherapy treatments. Golf served as an escape during his illness, and he has now reached the pinnacle of professional golf.