Ruffels bounces back - PGA of Australia
Ryan Ruffels has bounced back from a disappointing performance at last week’s Memorial Tournament with a runner-up finish on the PGA TOUR LatinoAmerica in the Dominican Republic.
pga.org.auHere’s the latest on Ryan Ruffels and his PGA Tour activity.
- Ruffels made a notable comeback to the PGA Tour in 2026 by earning a spot in the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic through a creator-led qualifier called The Q at Myrtle Beach. This event marked his return to PGA Tour competition after several years away from the main tour.[2][4]
- In Myrtle Beach, Ruffels opened with a solid 4-under 67 and remained in contention, signaling that he can compete at the highest level again, despite the transition from a YouTube creator to a traditional tour player.[9]
- Coverage highlights his journey from early teenage promise to a period away from the PGA Tour, then rebuilding through the YouTube channel and creator events, culminating in a genuine tour bid and competitive showing.[6][2]
- Additional context notes that Ruffels’ return has been covered across golf media, with outlets emphasizing the bridge between digital content creation and professional competition, as well as his ongoing presence on social platforms supporting his tour efforts.[3][4]
- For ongoing results and standings, PGA Tour’s site and major golf outlets continue to track Ruffels’ results, form, and any subsequent events beyond Myrtle Beach.[5][10]
Illustrative snapshot:
- The Myrtle Beach participation served as his PGA Tour re-entry, and his opening rounds suggested he remains capable of competing with established Tour players under pressure.[2][9]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise, up-to-date summary with a timeline of Ruffels’ results from Myrtle Beach onward and provide links to the most current coverage.