Amateur David Ford reflects on the PGA Tour University expansion’s impact, offering more access to elite college players and shaping future opportunities.

David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.

Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi is trailing behind David Ford, Ricardo Goiveia and David Micheluzzi. The former is at the fourth spot after Round 1 of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with a score of 6-under. Here's taking a look at the full leaderboard after Round 1:

Ford earned the No. 1 ranking in PGA Tour U, posting consecutive wins to end the college season to earn the exemption into the event. He shares the lead with Ricardo Gouveia of Portugal and David Micheluzzi of Australia. "I try to keep my expectations low.

David Ford, a senior at North Carolina, earned an exemption for the Dubai Desert Classic as a reward for finishing the autumn section of the collegiate golf schedule at No. 1 in the PGA Tour's ...

David Ford, a senior at the University of North Carolina ... as a reward for finishing the autumn section of the collegiate golf schedule at No. 1 in the PGA Tour’s university ranking. Asked if he was expecting to contend in Dubai, where six of the ...

Amateur David Ford joins the show to break down how the PGA Tour updates affect newcomers and explore the DP World Tour as a new path to pro golf success.

David Ford, a senior at the University of North Carolina ... as a reward for finishing the autumn section of the collegiate golf schedule at No. 1 in the PGA Tour’s university ranking. Asked if he was expecting to contend in Dubai, where six of the ...

David Ford, a senior at the University of North Carolina ... autumn section of the collegiate golf schedule at No. 1 in the PGA Tour’s university ranking. Asked if he was expecting to contend ...

David Ford, a senior at the University of North Carolina ... autumn section of the collegiate golf schedule at No. 1 in the PGA TOUR University Ranking. Asked if he was expecting to contend ...

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Ford had a heart attack last April after he performed at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row venue in Gilbert, Arizona, PEOPLE reported. The 54-year-old was taken to the Banner Desert Medical Center’s intensive care unit in Mesa, Arizona.