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**Summary:**

Martin Laird, a Denver-area resident and PGA Tour veteran with conditional status, made a rare appearance on the Korn Ferry Tour at the UNC Health Championship. Despite limited KFT experience in recent years, Laird played exceptionally well, finishing in a tie for second place after a strong showing throughout the tournament. The result, his best since July 2023, came as Laird sought playing opportunities and competition while awaiting PGA Tour starts.

**News Article:**

**Laird Finishes Runner-Up at UNC Health Championship in Rare Korn Ferry Tour Appearance**

**RALEIGH, N.C.** – Denver-area resident Martin Laird, a seasoned PGA Tour player, showcased his enduring talent with a runner-up finish at the UNC Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour this weekend. It was only Laird’s second KFT start since 2008.

The former Colorado State University standout carded rounds of 64-65-66-69 to finish at 16-under-par, five shots behind winner Trace Crowe. Despite finishing with three straight bogeys, Laird secured a tie for second place and a $65,000 prize. This marks his best performance in a PGA Tour-affiliated event since his runner-up at the 3M Open on the PGA Tour in July 2023.

Laird, who holds conditional status on the PGA Tour, explained his decision to compete on the KFT, “I haven’t had a start in a few weeks, and I don’t know when my next start is going to be so I needed to play some golf.” He added, “The competitiveness is still in there… I wanted to come and test myself against obviously a great bunch of players that are on the Korn Ferry.”

The four-time PGA Tour winner previously won a KFT event in 2007 and has earned over $22 million on the PGA Tour. He found similarities between Raleigh Country Club and his home course, Cherry Hills in Denver, which he believes contributed to his comfort level and strong performance.

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