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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.
Michael Brennan closes the PGA Tour regular season with a final-round 64 to win the Wyndham Championship, giving the tour a third consecutive win by under-25 Americans and earning a Masters invitation. The piece also covers Michael Block’s controversial late withdrawal from the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship and social-media reactions, plus Joaquin Niemann’s ninth LIV Golf win at Trump Bedminster, highlighting the ongoing dynamic between PGA Tour and LIV events.
As the 2026 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield CC closes the PGA Tour regular season and a top-70 FedEx Cup cutoff looms, John Haslbauer outlines a bet-heavy card anchored in accuracy and Bermuda putting. Outrights lean Ben Griffin (+2900) with a slate of longshots including Alex Fitzpatrick (+4500), Ben Kohles (+6000), Brian Harman (+6200), Ryo Hisatsune (+7000), Alex Smalley (+7500), Michael Kim (+7800) and Emiliano Grillo (+9500). First-round leader props highlight Aaron Rai (+4500), Michael Kim (+6000), Alex Smalley (+7000), Emiliano Grillo (+7000), and Denny McCarthy (+8000). In props, Grillo over Taylor (-110) is favored; Kohles top-20 (+280); Griffin top-10 (+305). One & Done picks crown Alex Fitzpatrick as the official winner pick, with Griffin as a strong contender; the piece stresses Sedgefield’s course fit—accuracy, approach, and putting on Bermuda greens—over power, and notes the complexities of form at this angular, positional layout.
Rob Bolton spotlights three under-the-radar PGA Tour players—Denny McCarthy, Rico Hoey, and Chandler Phillips—for the Wyndham Championship. All three sit outside the FedExCup top 70 but bring recent form and course familiarity at Sedgefield that could help them contend, offering bettors value with favorable odds as the field heads into the event.
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.
Michael Thorbjornsen captured his first PGA Tour win at the Rocket Classic in Detroit with a bogey-free 63, while Patrick Cantlay couldn’t capitalize on a late push and finished T-8, underscoring the continuing drought for the former champion. The result sharpens the FedEx Cup playoff picture, as the Wyndham Championship becomes the final chance for players outside the Top 70 to reach Memphis, with notable bubble candidates like Koepka, Snedeker, Day, Bradley, Finau, Glover and Horschel still fighting for a postseason berth.
The 2026 Wyndham Championship heads to Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro as the PGA Tour’s final regular-season event before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The Donald Ross layout, known for tight fairways, Bermuda greens, and a high birdie potential, rewards accuracy and short-iron prowess, with a expected winning score around -20. While favorites include Cameron Young, Cantlay, and Thomas, the article’s model leans Ben Griffin—a Carolina native with strong comp-course history and recent form—as the likely champion, aided by his fit on Bermuda greens and proven performance on similar courses; Webb Simpson also carries strong course-history value, making this a pivotal week for Playoff positioning.
Cameron Young became the 1,000th unique winner in PGA Tour history by winning the Wyndham Championship, marking a significant milestone in golf history that traces back to Willie Park's 1860 Open Championship victory, the first recognized PGA Tour win, and includes a detailed list of notable winners and tournament statistics.
Cameron Young won his first PGA Tour title at the Wyndham Championship, ending a streak of seven runner-up finishes, with a dominant performance that included five straight birdies early in the round, and tying the tournament record with a 22-under total. The victory is a significant milestone for Young, boosting his Ryder Cup prospects and career confidence.
Cameron Young won his first PGA Tour title at the 2025 Wyndham Championship with a dominant performance, securing his spot in the Tour Championship and boosting his Ryder Cup prospects, while other notable players made significant moves in the FedEx Cup standings.
Cameron Young leads the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship with a five-stroke advantage, aiming to secure his first PGA Tour win and potentially set a scoring record, while players like Nico Echavarria and others vie for playoff positioning in a drama-filled conclusion at Sedgefield Country Club.
Cameron Young leads the Wyndham Championship by five shots, aiming for his first PGA Tour win, with a strong performance including four straight birdies and a bogey-free 65. Young, a top contender and former runner-up, is seeking to secure his first victory to boost his Ryder Cup prospects and achieve a career milestone.
Cameron Young, currently leading the Wyndham Championship and aiming for his first PGA Tour win, is also hopeful about making the U.S. Ryder Cup team, especially with the event at Bethpage Black, a course he favors. Despite being outside the top six in Ryder Cup points, a win this week could boost his chances of qualifying for the Tour Championship and earning a spot on the team, as he continues to improve his game, particularly in putting and approach shots.
Cameron Young leads the 2025 Wyndham Championship by five strokes after a record-setting third round, positioning him for his first PGA Tour win in his 94th start, with a strong performance on the greens and a significant lead over Nico Echavarria, who is his closest challenger.
Cameron Young leads the Wyndham Championship after Round 3, extending his advantage to three strokes, with notable performances from Aaron Rai and Jordan Spieth, as players navigate challenging conditions at Sedgefield Country Club.