[9] This gave him access into further events; after finishing third at the Staal Foundation Open and second at the ATB Financial Classic,[10] he placed 15th on the tour's money list.

Hodges opened the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour season with a tie for 16th at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic and was able to play in most of the remaining events.

Entering the final week of the regular season, he was 92nd on the points list, but a season-best tie for seventh at the WinCo Foods Portland Open moved him to 73rd.

In 2020, Hodges had five top-10 finishes, culminating with a win at the Portland Open which moved him to third on the points list,[13][14] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was no graduating class in 2020 and the season extended into 2021.

Aided by three other top-25 finishes, he retained his card and entered the 2022 FedEx Cup Playoffs 99th in points after the removal of LIV Golf players.