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Jordan Spieth ended his 2026 PGA Tour season early after finishing 52nd in the FedExCup standings, missing the top-50 cutoff for the BMW Championship. Spieth tied for 19th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis with a final score of 4 under, but a late back-nine slump prevented him from advancing. Scottie Scheffler won the event by eight strokes. Spieth expressed confidence in his future form despite the elimination.
Brooks Koepka’s 2026 season on the PGA Tour was rocky, leaving him 94th in the standings and out of the FedExCup Playoffs after a T67 at the Wyndham Championship. Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discussed whether he’s ‘washed,’ with both notes that his long game remains strong and the fire to compete appears intact. Koepka says he’s burning hot and plans a fall schedule (including European events) to rebuild form, regain status, and chase a return to title-winning levels in 2027.
Jackson Koivun, 21, earned the 70th and final FedExCup Playoffs berth after five PGA Tour starts, matching Tiger Woods for the fewest starts to reach the postseason following a T29 at the Wyndham Championship; the rising star is also the first PGA Tour University No. 1/Accelerated graduate to advance to the Playoffs in the same season he joined the tour, as the playoff series begins next week with the FedExSt. Jude Championship.
A PGA TOUR fantasy insider highlights Sungjae Im and Cameron Young as top plays at the Wyndham Championship, the last chance to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs, and lays out captain choices and roster-strategy tips for navigating the no-cut, 12-round playoff format.
Fantasy-golf preview for the Rocket Classic spotlights Chris Gotterup and Si Woo Kim as top options, highlights rising ownership for Koivun, and stresses playoff-focused roster management at Detroit Golf Club as the FedExCup Playoffs near.
Scottie Scheffler leads the FedExCup standings entering the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first playoff event at TPC Southwind, which has undergone significant course renovations. The tournament marks the start of the high-stakes playoffs with no cut, and the field of 70 will compete for a chance to advance to the BMW Championship and ultimately the TOUR Championship. Conditions are expected to favor aggressive play, with calm weather and new course features adding to the challenge.
The Wyndham Championship marks the end of the PGA Tour's regular season, with players vying for playoff spots. While top-ranked players are already qualified, those ranked outside the top 70, like Nicolai Hojgaard and others, face critical final rounds to secure their postseason berths, with some needing specific finishes or wins to advance.
The field list for the TOUR Championship has been finalized, with the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings qualifying for the event. Qualifying for the tournament grants a two-year exemption on the PGA TOUR, an invitation to the 2024 Masters, and potentially exemptions into the U.S. Open and The Open. The FedExCup champion will receive a five-year TOUR exemption.
As the BMW Championship approaches, several golfers outside the top 30 in the FedExCup standings are looking to make a strong push to advance. Sahith Theegala, fresh off a T13 finish, is a top candidate among the sleepers. Justin Rose, currently in 32nd place, has been consistently recording top 20 finishes. Byeong Hun An, with two podium finishes in his last four starts, is a disruptor to watch. Andrew Putnam has been showing momentum with consistent performances, while Cam Davis, with four top 20 finishes in his last five starts, remains a threat to crack the top 30.
The BMW Championship, the second event in the FedExCup Playoffs, is set to take place at Olympia Fields Country Club in Chicago. The top 30 players in the FedExCup standings will advance to the season-ending TOUR Championship. Olympia Fields is known for its challenging fairways and tough greens, making precision and distance crucial. The course will test players with its length and narrow fairways, while the greens will require accurate putting. The tournament also holds significance for Ryder Cup qualification and offers exemptions into major championships and signature events.
Justin Thomas finishes the Wyndham Championship with a wild final hole, leaving him uncertain of his position in the FedExCup playoffs. Thomas hit a 15-footer for eagle at No. 15 to boost his chances but faltered with a bogey at No. 16. On the 18th hole, he hooked his tee shot into the pine straw but managed to play a vicious hook to get near the green. However, his chip hit the flagstick and stayed out of the hole, leaving him in disbelief. Thomas now has to wait and hope for favorable outcomes from other players to secure his spot in the playoffs.
The FedExCup Playoffs are approaching, and with just a few spots left, the playoff picture is getting intense. After running 20,000 simulations, it is projected that 68 players have a 94% probability or higher to qualify for the playoffs. However, there are still a few players on the bubble, including Ben Griffin, Cam Davis, Austin Eckroat, Ben Taylor, Garrick Higgo, K.H. Lee, Shane Lowry, Justin Thomas, and Adam Scott, who will need strong performances at the Wyndham Championship to secure their spots in the postseason.
The Wyndham Championship marks the end of the regular season on the PGA TOUR, with the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings qualifying for the Playoffs. The tournament takes place at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, where golfers will face the challenge of managing themselves on the course. The par 70 course remains largely unchanged, with the primary rough trimmed and the bermuda greens measuring around 12½ feet on the Stimpmeter. Last year's scoring average was a nine-year high, and managing oneself will be crucial. Top 10 finishes will also earn exemptions into the Fortinet Championship.