Two Korn Ferry Tour members have been suspended by the PGA Tour for wagering on PGA Tour events.
Vince India and Jake Staiano violated the “Integrity Program” by placing bets, the tour announced in a press release. According to the news release, neither player wagered on the tournaments in which they were competing.
PGA TOUR statement regarding Korn Ferry Tour members Vince India and Jake Staiano pic.twitter.com/bK5zVfaeg0
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) October 27, 2023
India was suspended for six months, lasting through March 17, 2024, while Staiano will be shelved for three months, through Dec. 10.
The 34-year-old India has played on the Korn Ferry Tour since 2015 and has teed it up in 176 tournaments. His best career finish was T3 at the 2020 KFT Championship. His career best world ranking is 428.
Staiano, 26, has only played in 17 events on the Korn Ferry Tour, compiling 11 missed-cuts and just one finish inside the top 40. He’s earned just $30,910 in a two-year span. His current world ranking is No. 1505.
The PGA Tour said it wouldn’t comment further on the suspensions.
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